Cherry Coconut Bars Recipe
Cherry Coconut Bars are a delightful, chewy treat combining tart cherries with sweet coconut and a tender flour-based crust. These bars offer a perfect balance of fruity and tropical flavors baked into a simple, wholesome dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruit and Toppings
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Base
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the Base Layer: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and softened butter. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to blend until you get a crumbly dough. Press two-thirds of this dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a firm base.
- Add Cherry Layer: Spread the pitted cherries evenly over the base layer, ensuring a consistent fruit layer across the pan.
- Add Coconut Topping: Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the cherry layer, covering the fruit completely.
- Top with Remaining Dough: Crumble the remaining dough over the coconut layer in small pieces to create a crumbly topping.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars to ensure firm slices.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Use frozen cherries if fresh are not available; thaw and drain excess moisture before using to prevent soggy bars.
- Adjust sugar to taste if using very sweet or tart cherries.
- These bars keep well stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Optional: sprinkle some chopped nuts on top for added crunch.
Keywords: cherry bars, coconut dessert, baked bars, fruit bars, easy dessert, summer dessert
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