Description
Coconut Cream Dream Bars are a delightful treat for coconut lovers, featuring dreamy layers and rich coconut flavor. These bars combine a buttery shortbread crust with a creamy coconut filling and a light whipped topping for a tropical experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can full-fat coconut cream
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Add melted unsalted butter and mix until crumbs form and the mixture is moist.
- Step 3: Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Step 4: While the crust is par-baking, whisk together full-fat coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Gently fold in shredded coconut.
- Step 5: Once the crust is lightly golden, pour the coconut cream filling evenly over the warm crust. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Step 6: Allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours, then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, or ideally, overnight.
- Step 7: Once thoroughly chilled, lift the slab of bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares or rectangles and garnish with toasted shredded coconut if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Chilling is non-negotiable; do not skip or shorten the chilling time. For the ultimate coconut flavor, toast some extra shredded coconut for garnish. Clean cuts can be achieved with a hot knife.