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Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a good weekend :)
It was perfect weather here in the DC-area this weekend – 70’s and sunny. Jason and I decided to hit up a local winery with a couple friends of ours. Most wineries in this area take about an hour to get to because they’re all tucked away in the country. It’s so pretty and sometimes I wish we would just pick up from our city-burb-ish life and move to the country. It’s so serene and peaceful. I probably wouldn’t be as stressed, either, but then I’m always going to miss the hustle-bustle of city life. Anyway, so what I really like about wineries in the area is that you can bring your own food and have a picnic as long as you drink their wine! The winery we went to this weekend had this big lake called Shadow Lake and we walked around it after we had our little picnic and drinks. Loved getting some sun and quality time with friends! Did you do anything fun this weekend?
Oh, we also started watching True Detectives. I know, so behind on every show out there, but we don’t like watching shows as the season is going on, if you know what I mean? We like binge-watching and not having to wait week after week in suspense of what’s going to happen next, haha – oh and Game of Thrones (we’re only on season 2 so no spoilers, please) – OMG. One strong sentiment: we hate Joffrey!!
If you have a MAJOR sweet tooth, then this dessert is for you. It’s insanely decadent and really rich but it’s oh-so-good. The raspberry, chocolate, and coconut flavors are so delicious. I love loads of coconut in my desserts and there is plenty on this bar! Definitely make a batch of these and share with your friends – they’ll love you ;) you can also use any type of preserve that you fancy – I’ve tried this with peach and it’s just as delicious!
Raspberry Coconut Bars
Equipment
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups (168 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 8 tablespoons (112 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the bars
- 3 ½ cups (315 g) shredded sweetened coconut flakes
- 14 ounce (397 ml) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 ½ cups (510 g) raspberry preserves, or any flavor you want
- 1 cup (117 g) Diamond chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on either side. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of the pan with baking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until all crumbs are moistened and when pinched together, it comes together and doesn’t crumble.
- Press graham cracker crumbs into bottom of prepared baking pan then evenly sprinkle coconut flakes on top then drizzle the sweetened condensed milk all over the coconut flakes. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Gently spread the raspberry preserves evenly over the top of the coconut mixture using an offset spatula to help.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts and mini chocolate chips on top.
- Let cool to room temperature then cut into bars.
Notes
Nutrition
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These look so good! Geoffrey is the worst! Love Game of Thrones!
Over the top delicious! Love the raspberry and coconut combo!
I could really use one of these bars today! I’m so having a Monday. :( I’ll take the whole pan, please!
These look AMAZING, Julie, wow! Seriously craving these now. Naomi and I LOVED True Detective, so bummed that it ended. One of our favorites of all time.
Oh my goodness these bars look too good to be true! I love how clear all the layers are!
I sooooooo wish I was having 87 of these this morning! I need a good perk up!
Sounds like great weekend to me :) and oh wow on these bars! They truly do look decadent and incredible!
Yay for coconut! Love these bars!
This looks insanely crazy good – my type of dessert.
This are magnificent. Exactly what I want in a bar- they have all my favorites. I have 1 jar of homemade raspberry jam sitting on my pantry shelf….these would be perfect for teacher appreciation next week!