Description
Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars deliver a tropical paradise of sweet, tangy flavors in each delightful bite. Layers of graham cracker crust, creamy coconut, and fresh raspberries create a dessert that melts in your mouth and transports you to a beachside retreat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweetened, flaked coconut
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup white baking chips
Binding and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch (23 centimeters by 33 centimeters) baking pan and prepare the graham cracker crust by thoroughly mixing crushed graham crackers with melted butter until the texture resembles coarse sand.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even, compact layer that will serve as the foundational base for the magic bars.
- Evenly distribute shredded coconut across the entire graham cracker crust, ensuring complete and consistent coverage.
- Slowly pour sweetened condensed milk over the coconut layer, allowing it to seep and saturate the entire surface, which will help bind the ingredients together.
- Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 22-27 minutes, watching carefully until the coconut transforms into a golden-brown, slightly crispy texture.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, which helps the layers set properly.
- Gently spread raspberry preserves across the cooled coconut layer, creating a vibrant and flavorful fruity dimension.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the raspberry preserves, adding a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the bars.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate separately, then artfully drizzle both varieties in a decorative pattern across the entire surface.
- Allow the chocolate to set and harden at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cutting into rectangular bars for serving.
Notes
- Baking transforms the simple graham cracker base into a golden, crispy foundation that holds all the delightful layers together.
- Sweetened condensed milk seeps through the layers, creating a rich, gooey texture that binds the coconut and nuts perfectly.
- Raspberry preserves add a vibrant, tangy burst of fruity flavor that cuts through the richness of the chocolate and coconut.
- Toasted coconut brings a delightful crunch and nutty warmth, elevating the entire dessert with its golden, caramelized edges.
- Chocolate drizzle creates a stunning visual and decadent finish, intertwining white and dark chocolate for a luxurious touch.
- Chopped pecans provide a delightful crunch and nutty undertone that complements the sweet and fruity elements of the magic bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg