COCONUT CREAM BARS

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this is from Martha Stewart's magazine..they are awesome..more like a dessert baking time includes chilling time

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
16 ounces shortbread cookies
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 large egg yolks
4 1/2 cups whole milk
6 tablespoons cold butter, cut small pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350*.spread coconut in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet -- bake, stirring, once or twice.until golden.
  • about 8-10 minutes.let cool completely.
  • process cookies and 1/2 cup coconut in a food processor till finely ground -- and mixture clumps together.about 2 minutes.
  • transfer mixture to a 9x13" pan -- press even layer on bottom.bake 12-15 minutes.let cool on wire rack.
  • whisk together granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt in large pan -- whisk in milk and egg yolks.cook over medium heat whisking constantly till it comes to a boil.about 5-6 minutes.continue to cook, whisking about 3 minutes or thick.
  • remove from heat and add butter.whisk till combined and thoroughly melted.
  • stir in 1 1/2 cups coconut.spoon custard onto cooled crust --
  • smooth.top with plastic wrap directly on custard surface.
  • refrigerate 3 hours or till firm --
  • beat cream and powdered sugar in large bowl -- till stiff peaks from.cut custard into 24 bars.
  • cover bars with zig zag pattern with star tip.
  • sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 200.3, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 19, Protein 3.9

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