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Coconut Cream Bars
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Tina Rupp
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
3 boxes (5.3 ounces each) shortbread cookies, coarsely broken
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups whole milk
6 large egg yolks
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Cook's Notes
The custard-filled crust can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Wait until just before serving to cut the dessert into bars; if crumbs and filling stick to the knife, wipe the blade clean between slices. Then decorate each bar with whipped cream. If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a re-sealable plastic bag with a corner cut off.
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Coconut Cream Bars
Credit:
Tina Rupp
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Gallery
Coconut Cream Bars
Credit:
Tina Rupp
Coconut Cream Bars
Credit:
Tina Rupp
Coconut Cream Bars
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Recipe Summary
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Yield: Makes 2 dozen
Makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 3 boxes (5.3 ounces each) shortbread cookies, coarsely broken
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 cups whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring once or twice, until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Leave oven on.
Process cookies and 1/2 cup coconut in a food processor until finely ground and mixture begins to clump together, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 9-by-13-inch rimmed baking sheet; press into an even layer on bottom. Bake until golden and firm to the touch, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on sheet on a wire rack.
Whisk together the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a large saucepan. Whisk in milk and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a boil, 5 to 6 minutes. Continue to cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Add butter, whisking until combined. Stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut.
Spoon the custard onto cooled crust; smooth top with an offset spatula. Press plastic wrap directly onto custard surface, to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
Beat cream and confectioners’ sugar in a large chilled stainless-steel bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
Cut custard-filled crust into 24 bars (each about 3 by 1 1/2 inches). Transfer to a platter. Spoon whipped cream into a pastry bag fitted with a medium star tip. Beginning at one corner, pipe a zigzag pattern over each bar. Sprinkle bars with remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
Cook's Notes
The custard-filled crust can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Wait until just before serving to cut the dessert into bars; if crumbs and filling stick to the knife, wipe the blade clean between slices. Then decorate each bar with whipped cream. If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a re-sealable plastic bag with a corner cut off.
Cook’s Notes
The custard-filled crust can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Wait until just before serving to cut the dessert into bars; if crumbs and filling stick to the knife, wipe the blade clean between slices. Then decorate each bar with whipped cream. If you don’t have a pastry bag, use a re-sealable plastic bag with a corner cut off.
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Add Rating & Review
70 Ratings
5 star values:
18
4 star values:
25
3 star values:
17
2 star values:
7
1 star values:
3
Add Rating & Review
70 Ratings
5 star values:
18
4 star values:
25
3 star values:
17
2 star values:
7
1 star values:
3
70 Ratings
5 star values:
18
4 star values:
25
3 star values:
17
2 star values:
7
1 star values:
3
70 Ratings
5 star values:
18
4 star values:
25
3 star values:
17
2 star values:
7
1 star values:
3
- 5 star values:
- 18
- 4 star values:
- 25
- 3 star values:
- 17
- 2 star values:
- 7
- 1 star values:
- 3
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 4 stars
12/01/2018
Can these be made a day before serving?
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/28/2011
@cynat...thank you I didnt know they had lactose free whole milk and cream...will have to go see at my local supermarket!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/28/2011
Debbie, it says to use a 9-by-13 inch rimmed baking sheet, not a pan. A jelly roll, or half sheet would probably result in the crust being too thin.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Recipe says use 9 x 13 inch pan, but the picture looks like a cookie sheet or 11 x 15 or jelly roll pan - they have so many names for baking pans. Has any one made these? If so - what size pan do you recommend? They look wonderful, can't wait to try them (just as they are!) Ladies - PLEASE QUIT TRYING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING AROUND! You are just wasting your ingredients!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Kershaw, I once had a fantastic vegan coconut cream pie, and I was told that the recipe came from the book Tofu Cookery, by Louise Hagler.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Thanks, Anarie, I'll check it out. Anyone have a pie like this using tofu? That would be nice, and full of protein, not calories.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
I am going to make these since we love coconut cream pie. I think this crust will be great but I want to try putting meringue on top vs whip cream. Thanks for this recipe MS.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Kershaw, try cookinglight.com. At MSO you'll find some fruit-based desserts and such that are naturally healthier, but they don't do "light" versions of their richer desserts. CL does a good job of trimming down recipes as far as you can go without completely sacrificing the enjoyment factor.
And anybody can eat like this OCCASIONALLY! You have the choice between making your absolute favorites once in a blue moon, or finding healthier recipes that aren't quite as tasty to make more often.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Kershaw, try Cookighli
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Who can eat like this anymore? Any ideas for slimming this down for the over-50 crowd? Cholesterol and such, you know...
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Do you think this could be made in to a pie using an already prepared shortbread crust?
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
THESE LOOK DEEEELICIOUS!! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM! THANKS!!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Try using lactose free whole milk and cream. Most grocery stores carry a few different brands and they seem to work well for for me. Hope that helps.
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Is there a lactose free recipe....what would I substitute for the whole milk and cream?
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
05/02/2009
AWESOME!!! Tastes just like the coconut cream pie my mom used to make. She lost the recipe so I'm very glad to have found this recipe. THANK YOU!!!!!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: Unrated
04/30/2009
I'll try these with lemon juice mixed into the custard. Yum!
Martha Stewart Member
Rating: 4 stars
12/01/2018
Can these be made a day before serving?
Rating: 4 stars
Rating: Unrated
02/28/2011
@cynat...thank you I didnt know they had lactose free whole milk and cream...will have to go see at my local supermarket!
Rating: Unrated
Debbie, it says to use a 9-by-13 inch rimmed baking sheet, not a pan. A jelly roll, or half sheet would probably result in the crust being too thin.
Rating: Unrated
02/27/2011
Recipe says use 9 x 13 inch pan, but the picture looks like a cookie sheet or 11 x 15 or jelly roll pan - they have so many names for baking pans. Has any one made these? If so - what size pan do you recommend? They look wonderful, can't wait to try them (just as they are!) Ladies - PLEASE QUIT TRYING TO CHANGE EVERYTHING AROUND! You are just wasting your ingredients!
Kershaw, I once had a fantastic vegan coconut cream pie, and I was told that the recipe came from the book Tofu Cookery, by Louise Hagler.
Thanks, Anarie, I'll check it out. Anyone have a pie like this using tofu? That would be nice, and full of protein, not calories.
I am going to make these since we love coconut cream pie. I think this crust will be great but I want to try putting meringue on top vs whip cream. Thanks for this recipe MS.
Kershaw, try cookinglight.com. At MSO you'll find some fruit-based desserts and such that are naturally healthier, but they don't do "light" versions of their richer desserts. CL does a good job of trimming down recipes as far as you can go without completely sacrificing the enjoyment factor.
And anybody can eat like this OCCASIONALLY! You have the choice between making your absolute favorites once in a blue moon, or finding healthier recipes that aren't quite as tasty to make more often.
Kershaw, try Cookighli
Who can eat like this anymore? Any ideas for slimming this down for the over-50 crowd? Cholesterol and such, you know...
Do you think this could be made in to a pie using an already prepared shortbread crust?
THESE LOOK DEEEELICIOUS!! CAN'T WAIT TO TRY THEM! THANKS!!
Try using lactose free whole milk and cream. Most grocery stores carry a few different brands and they seem to work well for for me. Hope that helps.
Is there a lactose free recipe....what would I substitute for the whole milk and cream?
Rating: Unrated
05/02/2009
AWESOME!!! Tastes just like the coconut cream pie my mom used to make. She lost the recipe so I'm very glad to have found this recipe. THANK YOU!!!!!
Rating: Unrated
04/30/2009
I'll try these with lemon juice mixed into the custard. Yum!
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