black bottomed coconut dream bars

Name: Black Bottomed Coconut Dream Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST:; 1 cup(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) cocoa powder; 1/2 cup(s) dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 cup(s) cold butter, cut up; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; ## COCONUT LAYER; 1 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 cup(s) milk; 2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) flaked sweetened cooconut; 4 tablespoon(s) butter, cold, cut up; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar

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Noelle Myers

Grand Forks, ND

Updated on May 27, 2022

I love coconut and dark chocolate together, as do several of my friends. I created this recipe for a well-traveled friend, and he thought they tasted right out of a bakery in Europe. Brought back memories for him.

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Black Bottomed Coconut Dream Bars cut into squares.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Chocolate and coconut are always a wonderful flavor combination, and these bars prove that. The bottom has a chocolaty fudge taste with a cookie-like texture. On top is a creamy filling with a strong coconut flavor. We tried them warm and after they had chilled. They were really good both ways, but we think we liked them chilled even better.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr 5 Min

method Bake

yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cold butter, cut up
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
COCONUT LAYER
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups flaked sweetened cooconut
4 tablespoons butter, cold, cut up
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar

How To Make black bottomed coconut dream bars

Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, making sure paper sticks out over the edges about an inch.

Step 2

Using a 12 cup food processor, or a pastry blender, blend together flour, cocoa powder, salt, butter, and sugars for the crust until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and begins to stick together.
Step 3

Stir in sour cream until the mixture is moist and smooth.
Step 4

Spread mixture evenly into parchment-lined baking pan. Press mixture into corners.
Step 5

In a 12 cup food processor or blender, combine ingredients for filling.
Step 6

Blend 30-60 seconds or until well combined.
Step 7

Pour coconut mixture over crust in baking pan.
Step 8

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until done in the center (knife comes out clean when inserted in center).
Step 9

Cool 5-10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm or chill before serving. Store uneaten bars covered in the refrigerator. These just get better with time – if possible – chill overnight before serving!
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