β¨ Introduction
These Cherry Coconut Bars ππ₯₯ are moist, chewy, and coated in glossy chocolate. Perfect for ftour, gifting, or festive dessert trays π.
π§ Ingredients
- π₯₯ 2 cups shredded coconut
- π 1 cup chopped glacΓ© cherries or maraschino cherries
- πΆ Β½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- π§ 2 tbsp melted butter
- π§ Pinch of salt
- π« 2 cups dark or milk chocolate chips
- π’οΈ 1 tbsp coconut oil (for melting)
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯£ Mix coconut, cherries, condensed milk, melted butter, and salt until thick and sticky.
- π§ Press mixture into a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 30β45 minutes until firm.
- πͺ Cut into bars or squares.
- π« Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
- π₯ Dip each bar into chocolate or pour chocolate over the top. Let excess drip off.
- βοΈ Chill until chocolate is set. Serve or store in fridge.
π Methods
- π° Add chopped nuts or crushed biscuits for texture.
- π Use raspberry or strawberry bits for fruity twist.
- π₯₯ Roll in extra coconut before chilling.
- π« Use white chocolate or swirl for decoration.
π History
Inspired by Bounty-style bars πΊπΈ and Moroccan π²π¦ love for coconut and cherry sweetsβcolorful, rich, and joyful π.
πͺ Benefits
- π₯₯ Healthy fats from coconut
- π Antioxidants from cherries
- π« Mood boost from chocolate
π¨ Formation
Serve in neat rows with glossy finish π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, gifting, or dessert buffets π.
β Conclusion
Cherry Coconut Bars are chewy, vibrant, and indulgentβa tray of fruity chocolate joy ππ₯₯π«.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π Cherry fans
- π Ftour hosts
- π« Chocolate lovers
- π€² Muslims in Maghrib