Best Cherry Coconut Squares Recipes

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COCONUT-CHERRY CREAM SQUARES



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You'll be wowed by these cherry-topped delights. With a delectable coconut-custard filling and a thin golden crust, one square will satisfy your sweet tooth. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold reduced-fat butter
FILLING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups fat-free milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 can (20 ounces) reduced-sugar cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, sugar substitute and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHERRY COCONUT SQUARES



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I gave this recipe an "A+" when I tried it for the first time over 9 years ago! I loved it and so did my family!

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 cups coconut
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Blend margarine, sugar, and flour with pastry blender or fork in bowl until coarse crumbs form (like pie crust).
  • Add coconut.
  • Mix.
  • Place half of crumb mixture in 8" square pan.
  • Put filling on top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake at 400 for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
  • Great served warm or cold.

COCONUT - CHERRY CREAM SQUARES



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These are delicious cherry topped, custard filled delights..we love them!...enjoy!.. 5/11 Taste of Home

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/3 c flaked coconut
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp cold butter
FILLING
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 c milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c flaked coconut
2 tsp coconut extract
1 can(s) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly ( I do this in my food processor). Press into a 9 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 7 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium - high heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat
  • 4. Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Enjoy!

CHERRY COCONUT SQUARES



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This is a recipe from a cookbook I got at a garage sale, submitted by Marylou Falstreau. I know there are other Cherry Coconut Square recipes here, but there are maraschino cherries in this version!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup thinly sliced maraschino cherry, well drained

Steps:

  • Mix crust ingredients together and pat into bottom of 9x9x2" pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • While crust is baking, mix filling ingredients together.
  • Put filling mixture on top of crust and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 25.9, Protein 5.6

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