pumpkin-coconut-cranberry squares

Name: Pumpkin-Coconut-Cranberry Squares
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 9
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: 15 ounce(s) can pumpkin pie mix(the one with the spices and sugar already in it); 1/2 cup(s) coconut flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut cream concentrate dissolved in 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoon(s) softened butter; 8 ounce(s) softened cream cheese; 1/2 cup(s) whole cranberry sauce; 2 tablespoon(s) coconut oil; 1 teaspoon(s) coconut extract; 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut for garnish; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Oct 24, 2012

This is a very moist, sweet and tangy blondie type dessert. This is excelant with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream. This recipe was given to me by a friend from England- we call her "lovey".

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 9 x13-inch pan-full

Ingredients

15 ounces can pumpkin pie mix(the one with the spices and sugar already in it)
1/2 cup coconut flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate dissolved in 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons softened butter
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1/2 cup whole cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 cup flaked coconut for garnish
1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make pumpkin-coconut-cranberry squares

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350^. Spray a 8x12-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. For thinner bars use 9x13 pan bake 35 min-test if done. For thicker bars use 9x9- pan bake 40 min- test if done.

Step 2

Mix coconut flour with baking powder. Set aside. Beat together the butter and cream cheese. Add coconut oil, eggs, and coconut cream mixed with the water.Add pumpkin mix blend together well and add to the flour mixture.
Step 3

Add and fold in the cranberry sauce and coconut extract. Pour into prepared pan and top with coconut and chopped nuts. Bake for 40 minutes. Test to see if done with a toothpick in the middle. Cool on wire rack and cut into squares. Top with vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream.
Step 4

Note: Coconut Cream Concentrate is like a solid butter- you can eat it with a spoon. Coconut oil is available at Trader Joe's and whole foods.
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