COCONUT CREAM PIE BARS

Easier than a turtle: these coconut cream pie bars. They’re also tastier, too, I’d wager. Indeed, they are HEAVENLY: creamy coconut, a cloud of whipped cream, and a buttery shortbread crust. It doesn’t get better than this for a coconut fan. Enjoy!

Ingredients :

Crust Ingredients:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Coconut Cream Filling Ingredients:

• 3 cups half-and-half
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Topping Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon cold water (for stabilizing)
• 1 teaspoon gelatin (for stabilizing)
• 3-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 cup coconut, for toasting

Instructions :

1. Make shortbread crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 x 13 in. baking dish with a foil sling (I use one long sheet across the length of my dish, and two overlapping short sheets across the width of my dish — just arrange it so that it has some overlap and overhang to help you pull the bars out after they’re finished). Cut the butter into the flour and powdered sugar and press into the baking dish (I used a food processor to cut the fat into the flour — about 6-10 pulses — and then the bottom of a glass to press the mixture into the pan). Bake 18-20 minutes or until light brown. Set on a wire rack.
2. Toast coconut for the topping: Spread about 1 cup of the coconut flakes out on a baking sheet and bake in the oven along with your shortbread crust for 3-6 minutes, stirring every minute or so, until the coconut is golden brown. Spread it out on a plate to cool completely.
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for full recipes : willowbirdbaking.com

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