Best 2 Meringue Coconut Bars Recipes
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, then meringue coconut bars are the perfect choice. These bars are made with a sweet and fluffy meringue topping, a layer of shredded coconut, and a buttery graham cracker crust. They are perfect for any occasion, whether you are serving them for a special dessert or just enjoying them as a snack. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these meringue coconut bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
MERINGUE COCONUT BARS
Looking for an ooey-gooey bar that's delicious and different? This luscious recipe combines a cookie crust, rich chocolate layer and brown sugar meringue for the ultimate treat. Put a few on the side for yourself because they go fast.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream the butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture just until blended (batter will be thick). Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips, coconut and walnuts. , In another large bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining brown sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over the top. , Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT MERINGUE BARS
This is another one of my Grandma's recipes , these are delicious and really easy to make chewy bars.
Provided by Karla Everett
Categories Other Desserts
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl cut together with a pastry cutter ( or use 2 knifes ) the flour , powdered milk , baking powder , 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and the butter , cut until crumbly.
- 2. Add coconut ; Beat the egg yolks and stir in crumb mixture.
- 3. Pack the mixture into a buttered 9" square pan.
- 4. Beat the egg whites until stiff but not to stiff ; Gradually add the remaining 1 cup brown sugar ; continue beating until glossy , about 3 minutes ; Spread over top coconut crumb mixture ; Swirl with knife to make interesting pattern.
- 5. Bake @ 325° for 20-25 minutes until meringue is firm and lightly browned.
- 6. Cool in the pan and then cut into square bars.
- 7. If they last that long , store in an air tight container.
Tips:
- For a crispier meringue, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form before adding the sugar.
- To prevent the meringue from cracking, bake it at a low temperature for a long time.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the meringue.
- For a chewy coconut filling, use sweetened condensed milk instead of sugar.
- To make the bars easier to cut, chill them in the refrigerator before slicing.
Conclusion:
Meringue coconut bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a crispy meringue topping, a chewy coconut filling, and a flaky crust, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these meringue coconut bars a try!
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