coconut - cherry cream squares

Name: Coconut - Cherry Cream Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 3/4 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/3 cup(s) flaked coconut; 3 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 3 tablespoon(s) cold butter; ## FILLING; 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 cup(s) milk; 2 - eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut; 2 teaspoon(s) coconut extract; 1 can(s) cherry pie filling

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CJ *

Somewhere, PA

Updated on Nov 17, 2012

These are delicious cherry topped, custard filled delights..we love them!...enjoy!.. 5/11 Taste of Home

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield 16 squares

Ingredients

CRUST
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup flaked coconut
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter
FILLING
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups milk
2 - eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 can cherry pie filling

How To Make coconut - cherry cream squares

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly ( I do this in my food processor). Press into a 9 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 7 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium - high heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Step 3

Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat
Step 4

Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Enjoy!
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