Cherry Pink Delight Bars Recipe

Name: Cherry Pink Delight Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: FOR THE BASE:; 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs; 1/2 cups Butter, Melted; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour; FOR THE MIDDLE LAYER:; 2 cups Shredded Unsweetened Coconut; 1 can (10 Oz. Or 300ml Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk; 20 whole Maraschino Cherries, Chopped; FOR THE ICING:; 1/2 cups Butter, Softened; 3/4 cups Icing (powdered) Sugar; 2 Tablespoons Whipping (heavy) Cream; 2 Tablespoons Boiling Water; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 2 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice (optional); Red Food Coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

FOR THE BASE:
2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cups Butter, Melted
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon All-purpose Flour
FOR THE MIDDLE LAYER:
2 cups Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
1 can (10 Oz. Or 300ml Size) Sweetened Condensed Milk
20 whole Maraschino Cherries, Chopped
FOR THE ICING:
1/2 cups Butter, Softened
3/4 cups Icing (powdered) Sugar
2 Tablespoons Whipping (heavy) Cream
2 Tablespoons Boiling Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Maraschino Cherry Juice (optional)
Red Food Coloring (optional)

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["For the base:", "Preheat oven to 300u00b0F.", "In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar and flour. Stir until well combined. Firmly press graham crumb base into a 8""x12"" baking dish, lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.", "For the filling:", "Increase oven temperature to 350u00b0F.", "In another bowl, combine the shredded coconut with the sweetened condensed milk. Mix until well combined. Add the chopped cherries and mix until just incorporated. Spread the coconut mixture over the base and bake for 20 minutes or until the edges begin to brown. Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, or cool in the refrigerator.", "For the frosting:", "Use an electric mixer to whip butter and icing sugar together until light and fluffy. Add cream and beat for 2 minutes. Add boiling water and beat for 2 minutes.", "Add vanilla, maraschino juice, and red food coloring and beat for an additional 2 minutes. Spread over cooled cake. Cut into squares."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE BASE:, 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1/2 cups Butter, Melted, 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Pink Delight Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Pink Delight Bars

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