Best 9 Coconut Cherry Cream Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Coconut Cherry Cream Squares, an irresistible treat that tantalizes your taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. This decadent dessert features a luscious coconut cream filling, nestled between layers of tender shortbread crust and topped with a vibrant cherry glaze. Every bite is a delightful dance of sweetness and tanginess, leaving you craving more.

Embark on a baking adventure with our comprehensive recipes, guiding you through each step of creating this heavenly confection. Discover the secrets of crafting the perfect shortbread crust, ensuring a sturdy base for the creamy filling. Learn the art of preparing the velvety coconut cream mixture, achieving the ideal balance of sweetness and richness. Finally, master the technique of creating the glossy cherry glaze, adding a touch of elegance and flavor to your masterpiece.

Along with the Coconut Cherry Cream Squares, our article offers a collection of equally enticing recipes sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Treat your loved ones to the classic charm of our Cherry Pie Bars, featuring a flaky crust, a sweet cherry filling, and a hint of almond extract for an extra layer of flavor. Experience the tropical paradise of our Coconut Macaroons, with their chewy texture and toasted coconut goodness. And for a burst of citrusy delight, try our Lemon Cream Squares, a refreshing and tangy dessert that will brighten up any occasion.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to provide you with detailed instructions, helpful tips, and essential baking techniques. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, our recipes will empower you to create these delectable treats with confidence and precision. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure, where each bite of our Coconut Cherry Cream Squares and other featured recipes will transport you to a world of pure bliss.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have been making the recipe ever since. My children don't think an event is special unless they are part of it. -Marguerite Emery, Orland, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup quartered maraschino cherries
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and confectioners' sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a lightly greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. , For filling, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts, cherries and coconut. Spread over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until firm. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHERRY COCONUT BARS



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Cherry Coconut Bars are the perfect dessert bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, and coconut, vanilla, almond extract, and maraschino cherry topping.

Provided by Sabrina Snyder

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup unsalted butter (, melted)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup brown sugar (, packed)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9x13 baking dish with baking spray.
  • To a large mixing bowl add the butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar.
  • Stir until well combined, then add in the flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined.
  • Press mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
  • To the mixing bowl add the coconut, condensed milk, vanilla, and almond extract and mix well.
  • Chop the maraschino cherries and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Mix gently into coconut topping and spread mixture over graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Cool completely then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 235 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 58 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHERRY SQUARES



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This sumptuous layered bar cookie is iced with cherry frosting. Cut them small to make bite size morsels that melt in your mouth. You may want to double the frosting recipe.

Provided by Karen

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter or margarine
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup maraschino cherries, chopped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/4 cup flour and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Rub in 1/2 cup butter using your hands or a pastry blender. Press into an ungreased 9 inch square pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned at the edges. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until light. Mix together the brown sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the eggs. Mix in the coconut, nuts, and cherries; spread the batter evenly over the baked crust.
  • Return to the oven, and bake for 25 minutes, or until brown. Set aside to cool. In a small bowl, mix the confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla, and water until smooth. Add more liquid if necessary to make a more spreadable mixture. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 50.2 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CHERRY COCONUT TREATS



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My great-grandmother created this recipe more than 100 years ago, so it's made many appearances at family parties. Make the treats even more fun for the holidays by using both red and green maraschino cherries. -Anne Mullen, Windsor, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
4 cups unsweetened finely shredded coconut
2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
2 jars (10 ounces each) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix the first 5 ingredients; stir in melted butter. Press onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan., In another bowl, mix filling ingredients; pour over crust. Bake until edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, 4 hours before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 20g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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A wonderful sweet creamy coconut topping on top of a buttery crust, perfect to serve on party tray. If you cut these in 2-inch squares, you should have around 50 pieces, but you can cut to any size desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (520 g) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup flaked coconut (can use more if desired)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups icing sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the cake mix, butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1 tbsp water.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the coconut over the cake mixture; set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, 3 eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour evenly over the coconut (do not mix).
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Cool before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.4

COCONUT - CHERRY CREAM SQUARES



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These are delicious cherry topped, custard filled delights..we love them!...enjoy!.. 5/11 Taste of Home

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
3/4 c all purpose flour
1/3 c flaked coconut
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp cold butter
FILLING
1/3 c all purpose flour
1/4 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 1/2 c milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 c flaked coconut
2 tsp coconut extract
1 can(s) cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly ( I do this in my food processor). Press into a 9 inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 for 7 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • 2. In a small saucepan, combine flour, sugar and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium - high heat until thick and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan; stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat
  • 4. Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting. Enjoy!

COCONUT CHERRY BARS



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Take a break from chocolate and make these cheery cherry bars.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 8- or 9-inch square pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the butter and powdered sugar with spoon until flour is moistened. Press mixture in pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread over baked layer.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 5 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY COCONUT SQUARES



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I gave this recipe an "A+" when I tried it for the first time over 9 years ago! I loved it and so did my family!

Provided by SilentCricket

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6-9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 3/4 cups coconut
1 (20 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Blend margarine, sugar, and flour with pastry blender or fork in bowl until coarse crumbs form (like pie crust).
  • Add coconut.
  • Mix.
  • Place half of crumb mixture in 8" square pan.
  • Put filling on top.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Bake at 400 for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with whipped topping or ice cream.
  • Great served warm or cold.

CHERRY COCONUT SQUARES



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This is a recipe from a cookbook I got at a garage sale, submitted by Marylou Falstreau. I know there are other Cherry Coconut Square recipes here, but there are maraschino cherries in this version!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup thinly sliced maraschino cherry, well drained

Steps:

  • Mix crust ingredients together and pat into bottom of 9x9x2" pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  • While crust is baking, mix filling ingredients together.
  • Put filling mixture on top of crust and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 74.1, Sodium 251.5, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 25.9, Protein 5.6

Tips:

  • To make gluten-free cream squares, use a gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free oats.
  • For a richer flavor, use heavy cream instead of milk.
  • If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute almond milk or oat milk.
  • Feel free to add other mix-ins to the cream squares, such as chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
  • Be sure to chill the cream squares for at least 2 hours before serving, so they have time to set.
  • Serve the cream squares cold, with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.

Conclusion:

Coconut cherry cream squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy filling, coconut flavor, and sweet cherry topping, these squares are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty treat, give these cream squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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