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Coconut Cream Pie Bars

URL: https://www.budgetbytes.com/coconut-cream-pie-bars/

Ingredients

The crust

  • 8 oz vanilla wafers
  • 8 Tbsp salted butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt

The filling & topping

  • cups unsweetened flaked coconut, divided
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
  • 2 13.5 oz cans coconut milk
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 3 large egg yolks, beaten
  • 4 Tbsp salted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Blend the vanilla wafers into a sandy consistency, then mix in melted butter and salt.
  2. Press the cookie crust into an 11×7-inch baking dish and freeze.
  3. Toast the unsweetened coconut flakes in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
  4. Combine toasted coconut, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk, salt, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour in a saucepan and cook until thickened.
  5. Let the mixture steep for 20 minutes, then strain out the coconut flakes.
  6. In a small bowl, mix water with egg yolks and cornstarch to create a slurry, then add it to the milk mixture and cook until it bubbles.
  7. Remove from heat, add butter and vanilla extract, and mix until dissolved.
  8. Strain the custard into the chilled crust and refrigerate until set, about 2 to 3 hours.
  9. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut flakes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
24 slices
Calories
234
Total fat
14g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
3g
Sodium
134mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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