COCONUT-CHERRY CREAM SQUARES
You'll be wowed by these cherry-topped delights. With a delectable coconut-custard filling and a thin golden crust, one square will satisfy your sweet tooth. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, coconut and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the flour, sugar, sugar substitute and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , Gently stir in coconut and extract. Pour over crust. Refrigerate until set. Top with pie filling. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Management Share
management-share83@gmail.comI can't wait to try more of Alice's recipes!
Md Saiham
md98@yahoo.comThese squares are a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. They're easy to make and kids love the colorful layers.
Martin Groenewald
g-m@yahoo.comI love that these squares can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Leticia Aguero
aguero-l@yahoo.comThese squares are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
harold godwin
haroldgodwin@gmail.comI'm not a baker, but these squares were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to try more of Alice's recipes.
Xaib Alone007
alone007-x@gmail.comThese squares are a great way to use up leftover coconut and cherries.
Md Shifat sohan Sheak
m.s67@hotmail.frI've never been a big fan of coconut, but these squares changed my mind. The coconut flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the cherries and cream cheese.
J Labrador
j_labrador@gmail.comI made these squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Mick Farr
farr74@hotmail.frThese squares are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.
Adil Tanha
a_t5@hotmail.comI've made these squares several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The coconut and cherry flavors are perfect together and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Imran Rajpot
rajpot_imran@yahoo.comThese coconut cherry cream squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.