Gourmet Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars
These Gourmet Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars feature a delightful graham cracker crust, sweet coconut, fresh raspberries, white chocolate chips, and chopped pecans, all bound together with sweetened condensed milk for an irresistible treat.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- parchment paper
- medium bowl
- wire rack
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang and lightly greasing it.
Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl until moistened, then press firmly into the prepared baking pan to form an even crust.
Layering
- Evenly scatter shredded coconut over the crust, then dot with fresh raspberries, sprinkle with white chocolate chips, and chopped pecans.
Baking
- Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over all layers, ensuring maximum coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and the center is set and slightly bubbly with lightly toasted coconut.
Cooling and Serving
- Remove from oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for 2-3 hours.
- Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the slab from the pan, then cut into squares or bars for serving.
Notes
For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes after they have fully cooled at room temperature.