Description
Coconut Cream Dream Bars are a delicious and easy dessert that combines a buttery crust with a creamy coconut filling, topped with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, and softened butter. Mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
- Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours to firm up. Before serving, spread the whipped topping evenly over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes for garnish.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a chocolate twist, consider drizzling melted chocolate over the top before serving.
- You can also substitute lime juice for lemon juice for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg