Coconut Cream Pie Bars Recipe

Name: Coconut Cream Pie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST:; 1-1/2 cup Flour; 2/3 cups Shortening; 5 Tablespoons (up To 7 Tablespoons) Cold Water; FOR THE VANILLA COCONUT PUDDING:; 2-2/3 cups Whole Milk; 1 whole Egg; 1/2 cups Sugar; 1/4 cups Cornstarch (no Substitutes); 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1 teaspoon Vanilla; 1-1/3 cup Sweetened, Flaked Coconut; FOR THE TOPPING:; 8 ounces, weight Cool Whip; 1 cup Flaked Coconut

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST:
1-1/2 cup Flour
2/3 cups Shortening
5 Tablespoons (up To 7 Tablespoons) Cold Water
FOR THE VANILLA COCONUT PUDDING:
2-2/3 cups Whole Milk
1 whole Egg
1/2 cups Sugar
1/4 cups Cornstarch (no Substitutes)
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1-1/3 cup Sweetened, Flaked Coconut
FOR THE TOPPING:
8 ounces, weight Cool Whip
1 cup Flaked Coconut

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1. Preheat oven to 350 F. To make crust, put the flour into a bowl. Cut shortening into flour, until shortening is in pea-sized pieces. Stir in water as needed, until just combined.
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2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface, and press into a 9 x 13 glass pan. Prick the crust all over with a fork, then bake at 350 F for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool.
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3. For filling, in a medium saucepan, whisk together milk and egg. Add the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Cook over medium heat, whisking often, until thickened.
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4. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir in coconut. Pour into the cooled crust.
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5. Place it in the refrigerator for a few hours, or until chilled.
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6. Spread an 8-ounce container of Cool Whip on the top.
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7. Toast 1 cup coconut in a 350 F oven for 2-4 minutes, until lightly golden. Sprinkle evenly over pie.
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Store in fridge until serving time.

288

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST:, 1-1/2 cup Flour, 2/3 cups Shortening, 5 Tablespoons (up To 7 Tablespoons) Cold Water, and more.

Yes, Coconut Cream Pie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Coconut Cream Pie Bars

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