Description
Homemade bounty bars bring tropical coconut bliss to chocolate lovers everywhere. Silky coconut filling dipped in rich dark chocolate creates an irresistible sweet treat for quick and easy dessert indulgence.
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.
- Transfer chocolate-coated bars onto a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing excess chocolate to 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: Snacks, 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