Description
Creamy layered dessert bars with a buttery crust, rich coconut filling, and a light whipped topping, perfect for a refreshing make-ahead treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish.
- Mix flour, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly, then press into the dish to form a crust.
- Bake crust for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden, then cool completely.
- Whisk pudding mix with cold milk until thickened.
- Fold in coconut cream and shredded coconut until smooth.
- Spread filling evenly over cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Spread whipped topping over chilled filling.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top if desired.
- Chill for another 30 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure crust is fully cooled before adding filling.
- Chill thoroughly for clean slices and firm layers.
- Do not overwhip cream to avoid grainy texture.
- Store refrigerated due to dairy content.
- Optional chocolate drizzle or fruit additions for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
