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Coconut Cream Dessert

This coconut cream dessert is a rich and creamy, easy and delicious coconut cream pie recipe made into bars. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with a layer of coconut cream pie filling, and topped with homemade whipped cream and sprinkled with toasted coconut.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coconut Cream Dessert, Coconut Dessert, Easy Coconut Dessert
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 600kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup sugar

Coconut Cream Filling

Homemade Whipped Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and prepare an 11x7 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray.

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Mix until well combined and mixture is a sand-like texture that clumps together.
  • Pour the crust mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down with the back of a measuring cup.
  • Bake the crust in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool.

Coconut Cream Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, and ¼ cup of milk. Set aside.
  • In a large pot, mix together sugar and remaining 2 ¾ cups of milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Once mixture comes to a simmer, turn off heat and pour half into the egg yolk mixture and whisk to combine well and then pour into the pot with remaining milk and sugar mixture. Stir in shredded coconut and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Stir well until custard thickens.
  • Spoon custard into baked crust and spread evenly.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper on top of custard, pressing down lightly to cover the entire filling.
  • Place in the fridge to cool and set up for 2-3 hours.

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon whipped cream on top of chilled custard and even spread.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut over top.

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Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
 
Recipe inspired from Cook's Country

Nutrition

Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 1448IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 1mg