Coconut Joy Bars

Name: Coconut Joy Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 1 dz.
Ingredients: 1 bag sweetened flaked coconut; 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; c. confectioners' sugar; salt; 1 c. butter; 3/4 c. granulated sugar; c. cornstarch; 1 can coconut milk; 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate

Published: Oct 24, 2012

1 Rating

Yields:

1 dz.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

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Rich coconut milk custard is nestled between a layer of toasted coconut crust and smooth chocolate in these decadent bars.

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Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Step 2In 13-inch by 9-inch metal baking pan, spread 1 cup coconut. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden, stirring once. Cool. Wipe out pan, line with foil; lightly grease foil.
3. Step 3In food processor, finely grind toasted coconut. Add flour, confectioners' sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; pulse to blend. Add butter. Pulse until blended.
4. Step 4With spatula, spread dough into even layer in pan. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
5. Step 5In 2-quart saucepan, whisk granulated sugar, cornstarch, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Whisk in coconut milk until smooth. Heat to simmering on medium-high, whisking frequently. Simmer 2 minutes or until very thick, whisking. Fold in untoasted coconut. Cool slightly. Spread in even layer over cooled crust.
6. Step 6Place chocolate in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High 2 minutes in 30-second intervals until almost completely melted, stirring between intervals. Stir mixture until smooth. Pour and spread chocolate over coconut filling. Refrigerate until chocolate is set. Cut into 1-inch by 2-inch rectangles. Store bars in airtight container in refrigerator up to 3 days.