Coconut Cream Bars
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F

  2. In a large bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, and confectioners sugar, and mix until white and creamy

  3. Add vanilla extract and mix again, then add all-purpose flour

  4. Mix until a crumbly dough forms

  5. Place shortbread crust in a lined 8x8 baking dish and press until one even layer is formed

  6. Bake for 22 minutes

  7. In a medium saucepan, add coconut cream, whole milk, and coconut flakes and mix on medium heat until the mixture starts to bubble

  8. In a medium bowl, combine eggs, granulated sugar, and cornstarch and mix until smooth

  9. Once the coconut cream mixture comes to a light simmer, slowly ladle the hot mixture into the eggs, repeating until about one cup has been added

  10. Add the egg mixture back into the coconut cream mixture on the stove and turn heat to medium low

  11. Mix consistently for about five minutes or until the mixture thickens

  12. Add butter and mix until combined

  13. Remove from heat and place in a bowl

  14. Once the shortbread crust has finished cooking, add the coconut cream layer

  15. Place saran wrap over the coconut cream layer and refrigerate overnight

  16. Whip heavy cream with maple syrup and flaky salt

  17. Top bars with whipped cream, slice, and serve

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🎊Party

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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