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Coconut Cream Bars

Coconut Cream Bars

Creamy coconut bars with buttery graham crust and whipped topping—an easy make-ahead dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 bars

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Filling:

  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup shredded coconut

Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • Toasted coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crust ingredients and press into parchment-lined 8×8 pan. Bake 10 minutes, cool.
  • In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, half-and-half, sugar, cornstarch, and yolks. Cook over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla and coconut.
  • Pour filling over crust, cover, and chill at least 4 hours.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread on top. Garnish with toasted coconut.
  • Chill again for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.