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Coconut Cream Pie White Chocolate Bars

April 8, 2014 by Jodie 22 Comments

Coconut Cream Pie White Chocolate Bars

I’ve mentioned before that there are only a few flavors or flavor combinations that both my husband and I enjoy. One of those is coconut.

And neither of us is really pie people. My dad would make several different pies every thanksgiving, and his coconut cream pie was always my favorite. So good!

When we were first married, we went to a church activity and someone had brought this version with white chocolate (in pie form) and we both fell in love. We’ve had it about once a year since then, without fail.

This time I decided to make it in bar form. Not for any particular reason, I just thought I’d give it a try.

There are several things I love about this recipe:

1. The crust. I’ve always preferred graham cracker crust to traditional, and this one takes it to another level by adding coconut into the crust as well!

2. The layer of white chocolate on top of the crust. Nothing bad about that, I can tell you.

3. It’s topped with simple sweetened whipped cream.

As with most cream pies, this one takes a little effort to get the cream part right. But, I am no expert and I’ve been able to get it right every time following these directions. Hopefully it works out for you too!

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Coconut Cream Pie White Chocolate Bars

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 4 ounces white chocolate baking bar
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • toasted coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Prepare crust by stirring together 1 cup coconut, graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup melted butter.
  3. Press onto bottom of 8 inch square pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool
  4. To prepare filling, heat milk and 1 cup coconut in a large, heavy saucepan just to simmering, stirring occasionally.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, sugar and flour. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high speed until combined.
  6. Gradually stir 1 cup of hot milk mixture into the egg mixture.
  7. Stir egg mixture into remaining milk in saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  8. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  9. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter then cover surface with clear plastic wrap. Cool.
  10. Melt white chocolate in the microwave on medium heat for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each until melted and smooth.
  11. Pour over crust. Allow to cool until firm.
  12. Pour filling into crust. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours.
  13. Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  14. Cut bars and top with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
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Recipe given to me by my friend Amanda

Filed Under: Dessert Tagged With: bars, Coconut, white chocolate

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Becca from It's Yummi!

    April 8, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I’m allergic to coconut products, but I bet these are delicious!

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 9, 2014 at 10:05 am

      That makes me so sad for you, but there are worse things, I guess!

      Reply
  2. Korilynn

    April 8, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    Oh wow that looks really good. My husband loves coconut so I’ll have to try this one for him.

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 9, 2014 at 10:06 am

      For sure, Korilynn! They are really good – I hope he likes them!

      Reply
  3. Linda Loosli

    April 8, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    My favorite pie Is Coconut Cream Pie! I have got to make these bars! Linda

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 9, 2014 at 10:07 am

      Definitely my favorite pie as well, Linda! I hope you like them in bar form like we do!

      Reply
  4. Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy

    April 8, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    coconut and white chocolate are one of my favorite combinations!

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:23 pm

      Me too, Emily. Obviously:)

      Reply
  5. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads

    April 8, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    These sound delicious!! I love coconut cream pie 🙂

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks, Sheena!

      Reply
  6. Mary Ellen

    April 8, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Wish I had a piece of this now! It sounds so good.

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      It is so delicious, Mary Ellen! Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Jen (Carlsbad Cravings)

    April 8, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    It is my dad’s birthday this weekend and this is his favorite pie! Can’t wait to make this for him!

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      This would be perfect! I hope he likes it!

      Reply
  8. DesignedByBH

    April 9, 2014 at 1:27 am

    This looks amazing!!! Pinning!!! 🙂

    – Brooke –

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Brooke!

      Reply
  9. Sarah

    April 9, 2014 at 6:17 am

    These look delicious! I’ve pinned them for later. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      Thanks, Sarah, they are delicious!

      Reply
  10. becky (the cookie rookie)

    April 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

    wow, this looks SO yummy. I have never made a pie like that…I will have to try!

    Reply
    • Jodie

      April 10, 2014 at 2:29 pm

      It really isn’t too difficult, Becky. I hope they turn out for you!

      Reply
  11. Antonet Roajer

    December 15, 2015 at 7:56 am

    Looks so yummy!! Love coconut flavor

    Reply
    • Janelle

      December 15, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thanks Antonet! I hope you enjoy them too!

      Reply

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