Description
Homemade bounty bars combine coconut filling with a smooth chocolate coating for a treat that’s both tropical and indulgent. Easy to prepare, they’re a favorite for anyone who loves the chocolate–coconut pairing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz quality dark chocolate (in chip or chunk form)
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (60 g) confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Blend shredded coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and confectioners’ sugar in a mixing bowl until a cohesive, slightly sticky mixture forms.
- Dampen hands to prevent sticking and carefully shape the mixture into uniform rectangular bars, approximately 2-3 inches long.
- Refrigerate the coconut bars for 1 hour to firm up their structure and make them easier to handle.
- Melt dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy at approximately 100-110°F.
- Gently submerge each coconut bar into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete and even coverage using a dipping fork or utensil.
- Place the coated bars on a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet to let excess chocolate drip off.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered bars for 30 minutes until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm.
- Remove from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Maintain consistent moisture by keeping hands slightly damp when shaping coconut bars to prevent sticking and achieve smooth, uniform shapes.
- Chill coconut mixture thoroughly before dipping in chocolate to ensure structural integrity and easier handling during coating process.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for richer flavor and smoother melting characteristics.
- Experiment with alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for dietary modifications, adjusting liquid ratios to maintain desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 22 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg