Indulge in the tropical delight of coconut bark, a confectionery masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its irresistible combination of flavors and textures. This delectable treat features a base of rich white chocolate, generously adorned with toasted coconut flakes that impart a symphony of nutty, sweet, and subtly smoky notes. As you bite into its crisp exterior, you'll be greeted by a soft and chewy interior that melts in your mouth, leaving a trail of creamy coconut and chocolate bliss. Explore three enticing variations of this classic recipe: the original coconut bark for purists who savor the simplicity of this timeless treat; the dark chocolate coconut bark for those who prefer a more intense and decadent experience; and the coconut bark with macadamia nuts for an added layer of crunch and nutty flavor. Each variation promises a unique taste adventure, catering to different palates and preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
QUICK AND EASY COCONUT BARK ("COCADA")
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spray an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake until the coconut is evenly browned and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, and cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
COCADA: EASY COCONUT BARK
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake until the coconut is completely browned with dark and crispy edges, about 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
COCONUT-ALMOND COOKIE BARK
As kids, my friends and I sandwiched Almond Joys between cookies. For our high school reunion, I re-created the idea with a tasty baked version that breaks apart like chocolate bark.-Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat 6-8 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a large bowl; cool 15 minutes., Whisk in sugars, egg and extract until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; stir into sugar mixture. Fold in 1 cup coconut and 3/4 cup chocolate chips. Press into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. , Transfer pan to a wire rack; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips. Toast remaining coconut. Spread chocolate chips evenly over cookie. Sprinkle with remaining coconut; top with almonds. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. , Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is set. Break cookie into pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
LIME-IN-THE-COCONUT ALMOND BARK
I love the combination of flavors in this tropical treat, and it takes mere minutes to make. If you need something for a school or church bake sale, this will get you out of the kitchen in a flash. -Julie Beckwith, Crete, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in food coloring if desired. Stir in the coconut, almonds and lime zest. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm, 10-15 minutes. , Break into small pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT ALMOND BARK
My chocolate bark featuring coconut and almonds is a great time-saver when I'm busy but need a treat to share. The large grains of turbinado sugar give it that holiday sparkle.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1 pound.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; set aside., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup almonds. Spread mixture into a 12-in. x 9-in. rectangle on prepared pan., Sprinkle with sugar, coconut and remaining almonds; press lightly into chocolate mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts :
COCADA: EASY COCONUT BARK RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by Valarie
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake until the coconut is completely browned with dark and crispy edges, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.
COCONUT BARK
This is one of my favorite recipes. It is so easy to make, but has so much flavor.
Provided by laysha
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix sweetened flaked coconut and unsweetened flaked coconut together in a bowl. Add sweetened condensed milk; stir until coconut is evenly coated. Pour coconut mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 82.4 mg, Sugar 23.4 g
COCONUT CACAO BARK
OMG, I love this recipe. My DH and I gobbled a few pieces of it as soon as I took it out of the freezer. It is so fast and easy anyone can make it. The taste is really delicious!!! You can use a variety of powdered sweeteners in this recipe, just make sure you taste it while its still in the saucepan. That way, you can adjust the sweetness to suit your tastes.
Provided by Chef Joey Z.
Categories Candy
Time 25m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt the coconut oil in a medium saucepan.
- Carefully add the raw cacao, vanilla, sweetener and nuts. The oil might spit a bit when you add other ingredients to it. Note: If you want, grind the Xylitol in a coffee grinder until a fine powder.
- Mix well to dissolve the sweetener and taste to make sure it is sweet enough.
- Pour onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. My baking sheet was 8x 11 1/2" which made my bark about 1/4" thick. But you can use a smaller one if you like your bark thicker.
- Put the pan into the freezer for about 30 minutes making sure the pan is straight so the bark will be even when it sets.
- Check the bark before you take it out of the freezer to ensure its solid all the way through.
- When set remove from the pan and break into pieces. Store in the fridge.
- Bon Appetit!
COCONUT BARK
Two ingredients, super-simple, pretty good stuff. From the Food Network show Mexican Made Easy. Like Hello Dollies without the nuts, chocolate chips, or graham cracker crust. I had a craving for coconut and this helped meet the craving head on!
Provided by randimiller
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 23m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix coconut and evaporated milk together in a bowl.
- Pour into baking dish and then smooth out (make sure it is level so that it cooks evenly).
- Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until browned.
- Cool completely and then cut into bars.
- This is how the recipe/show said to do it, mostly. Some people have found that a package of coconut does not yield 5 1/2 cups, but the recipe works with less coconut. I found that I cooked mine for 25 minutes, cooled it, then ended up putting it back in the oven for another 10 minutes. Next time I am going to put it in a 9x13 pan, since I like the toasted coconut best. Other people found that they could drop tablespoonfuls on cookie sheets and bake them for 15 minutes or so.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut: Fresh coconut has a more intense flavor and aroma than dried or shredded coconut. If you can, use fresh coconut for the best results.
- Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut before adding it to the mixture will bring out its flavor and give the bark a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy eating.
- Don't overcook the mixture: The mixture should be cooked just until it starts to thicken. Overcooking will make the bark too hard and brittle.
- Refrigerate the bark before cutting: This will help the bark to set and make it easier to cut into pieces.
Conclusion:
Coconut bark is a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover coconut, and it's also a fun project to do with kids. With its sweet and coconutty flavor, this bark is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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