Description
A creamy and dreamy dessert with a delightful coconut taste, perfect for summer gatherings and holiday parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded coconut (sweetened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and let cool.
- Mix sweetened condensed milk, shredded coconut, and powdered sugar in another bowl, then pour over the cooled crust.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the filling is set and lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled coconut filling.
- Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For freezing, wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Coconut Cream Dream Bars, dessert, coconut, summer treat