Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars, where sweet meets tart in a scrumptious dessert. These bars combine the vibrant flavor of tart raspberries with the rich chewiness of coconut on a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a perfect treat for brunches, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to prepare and fun to make with family, these bars are sure to become a favorite with their beautiful colors and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 cups sweetened flaked coconut
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white baking chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs; mix with melted butter and sugar until sandy.
- Press the mixture into a lined baking pan to form an even crust.
- Spread raspberry preserves over the crust evenly.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk over the preserves, swirling gently for coverage.
- Layer shredded coconut and chopped pecans on top, pressing gently.
- Scatter semisweet chocolate chips and reserve some white chips for later use.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and aromatic.
- Allow bars to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try using different fruit preserves like peach or strawberry. Ensure the crust is firmly pressed into the pan for easy cutting later.