Chocolate Coconut Dream Bars
Indulge in the irresistible layers of flavor with these Chocolate Coconut Dream Bars, a decadent dessert sure to delight any sweet tooth! Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich layer of sweetened condensed milk topped with toasted, shredded coconut, and a silky-smooth semisweet chocolate ganache, this recipe is a true sensory treat. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these dreamy bars are perfect for any occasion, from bake sales to indulgent weekend treats. Easy to make yet luxuriously satisfying, they offer the perfect balance of textures—crunchy, chewy, and velvety smooth. Serve them chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy every bite of this coconut-chocolate perfection. Perfect for chocolate and coconut lovers alike, these bars are bound to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 1.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press the graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Spread the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the crust, covering it completely.
Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut evenly across the top, gently pressing it into the condensed milk layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the coconut is lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
While the bars are cooling, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat until it begins to simmer.
Remove the saucepan from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled coconut layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the ganache is set.
Once chilled, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place them on a cutting board.
Slice into 16 squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 103 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.8 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 167 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
