Description
These Toasted Coconut Cream Pie Bars are a delightful tropical treat. They’re easy to make and perfect for sharing, bringing a taste of paradise to any occasion. Imagine a buttery crust topped with a creamy coconut filling and a sprinkle of toasted coconut – pure bliss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- More toasted coconut, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture is crumbly and resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and ½ cup of toasted shredded coconut.
- Pour the coconut filling evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is important for them to set properly.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
- Cut into bars. Garnish with whipped cream and extra toasted coconut, if desired.
Notes
- To toast coconut: spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes, watching carefully and stirring occasionally until golden brown.
- Ensure the bars are completely cooled before cutting for clean slices.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (without optional toppings)
- Sugar: Approximately 25-30g
- Sodium: Approximately 50-70mg
- Fat: Approximately 12-15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 4-5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-40g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 30-40mg