Description
Savor the layers of our Coconut Dream Bars. Each offering a taste sensation. Starting with a crumbly buttery base. Followed by a coconut center. Bursting with flavors. And topped off with silky chocolate for the perfect finish. Integrating consistencies and tastes. Into a delightful combination. Made with care to be shared. Form everlasting remembrances in every moment. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying something new. These bars guarantee a pleasurable adventure with every morsel.
Ingredients
2 c graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
1 can sweetened condensed milk (300ml in Canada, 14 ounces in the US)
2 c unsweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 c semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoon unsalted butter or heavy cream
Instructions
Start by preheating your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a 9×9-inch pan. Line it with parchment paper. To make it easier to remove the bars later.
Prepare the Crust: Begin by melting 1/2 cup of butter and mixing it with 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup of sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of your pan.
Place the pan in the oven. Bake for around 10 minutes. Until lightly golden.
Make the Filling: While the crust is baking. Mix together one can of sweetened condensed milk, 2 cups of coconut and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in a bowl.
Add Filling & Bake Again: Spread this coconut mixture evenly over the crust. Return it to the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Until slightly golden on top. Be cautious not to overbake.
Once baked. Remove from oven. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
Chocolate Topping: Melt 1 1/4 cups of chocolate chips with either 3 tablespoons of butter or heavy cream. Spread this melted chocolate evenly over the coconut layer.
Allow the chocolate topping to set for an hour. Before cutting into squares. Enjoy your treat!
Notes
To divert these Coconut Dream Bars into a gluten-free charm. The key is to switch out the graham cracker crumbs. For a gluten-free alternative. Without compromising the taste or consistency. Here’s how you can make it happen:
Instead of graham cracker crumbs. Opt for gluten-free graham-style crumbs. Which you can effortlessly locate in most health food sections. Or specialty stores. Ensuring your crust is just as tasty. And delightful. If you’re feeling up for it. You can also assemble your own. By grinding gluten-free graham crackers into crumbs. Using a food processor.
Remember to read the labels. When choosing your gluten-free graham crackers or crumbs. To ensure they are made in a facility that is free from gluten contamination. This important measure. Guarantees that your Coconut Dream Bars are not solely extremely delectable. But also safe for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease to savor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
