Hamdi Saidani This Quick and Easy Coconut Bark is a chewy and gooey recipe, which is made with sweetened shredded coconut and sweetened condensed milk. It’s the perfect 2-ingredient treat, ready in about 30 minutes.
Quick and Easy Coconut Bark Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
How To Make Quick and Easy Coconut Bark
- Prep the oven and dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix and press: In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened shredded coconut and the condensed milk together until the coconut is evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake and serve: Bake for about 20 minutes, until the coconut is evenly browned on top and crisp at the edges. Let it cool slightly in the dish before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Recipe Tips
- How to prevent sticking? For a guaranteed easy release, you can line the baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to act as handles.
- How to get an even color? Every oven has hot spots. For the most even browning, rotate the baking dish halfway through the cooking time.
- Can I add other ingredients? Absolutely. For a chocolatey twist, you can fold in ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. A teaspoon of vanilla or almond extract would also be a delicious addition to the mixture.
- How to make it less sweet? If you find sweetened coconut too sweet, you can use unsweetened shredded coconut instead for a more intense, natural coconut flavor.
What To Serve With Coconut Bark
This sweet, candy-like treat is perfect on its own, but also pairs wonderfully with:
- A drizzle of melted dark chocolate over the top
- A cup of strong black coffee or tea to balance the sweetness
- Crumbled over a scoop of vanilla or pineapple ice cream
How To Store Coconut Bark
- Room Temperature: Store the cooled coconut bark in an airtight container at room temperature. It is best to place parchment paper between the layers to prevent sticking. It will keep for up to one week.
Coconut Bark Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 2g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What is Cocada?
Cocada is a traditional coconut candy or confection that is popular throughout Latin America. This recipe is a very simple, baked version that captures a similar chewy, sweet coconut flavor.
Is this recipe very sweet?
Yes, this is a very sweet, candy-like treat due to the sweetened coconut and the sweetened condensed milk.
Why is my bark falling apart?
This can happen if the mixture is not pressed firmly enough into the baking dish before baking. Use the back of a spatula or your hands to pack it down tightly into an even layer.
Quick and Easy Coconut Bark (“Cocada”) Recipe
Description
An incredibly simple, 2-ingredient no-bake treat that’s chewy, sweet, and packed with coconut flavor, perfect for a quick dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the coconut and condensed milk until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared dish in an even layer.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until the edges are crisp and the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Notes
- This is one of the easiest dessert recipes you will ever make, perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen.
- For a festive touch, you can add sprinkles to the top before baking.
- Pressing the mixture down firmly is the key to ensuring the bars hold together.
- These are best served the day they are made but will keep for up to a week.
