THREE-LAYER BARS

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The holidays wouldn't be the same without these rich, candy-like bars. A little goes a long way to satisfying a sweet tooth.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FILLING:
3 tablespoons cold milk
3 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
TOPPING:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until butter is melted. Stir a small amount of mixture into the egg; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Stir in the wafer crumbs, coconut and vanilla. , Press into an ungreased 8-in. square dish. Let stand for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes. , In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in pudding. Spread over crust. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over filling. Refrigerate until serving. Cut into bars.

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Ahsanraza Ramzan
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These bars were a hit at my potluck! Everyone loved them.


Steve Alborough
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The graham cracker crust is the perfect base for the creamy cheesecake filling and the chocolate ganache. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Sally Ombajo
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These bars were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone loved them.


Msrawy 555
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I'm not a baker, but these Three-Layer Bars were easy to make and they turned out great. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Shamsher Khan
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These bars are so rich and decadent, they're perfect for a special occasion. I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them.


Adem Ottoman
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as pictured. The cheesecake filling was too runny and the chocolate ganache was too thick. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ugboma Victor
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The Three-Layer Bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Bishesh Bisu
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free graham cracker crust and dairy-free chocolate chips, and they were still delicious. My friends and family loved them.


Mohcine Amradouch
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I'm not usually a fan of no-bake desserts, but these Three-Layer Bars were surprisingly good. The crust was nice and sturdy, the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful, and the chocolate ganache was rich and decadent. I'll definitely be making t


Maduba Amarachi
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These Three-Layer Bars were a huge hit at my party! The combination of graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and chocolate ganache was irresistible. I especially loved the touch of salt in the crust, which really balanced out the sweetness