Best 6 Sour Cherry And Coconut Slice Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our selection of mouthwatering sour cherry and coconut slice recipes. These tantalizing treats, hailing from diverse culinary traditions, promise an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate. From the classic Australian delight to a luscious vegan variation, each recipe offers a unique take on this beloved dessert.

Embark on a taste adventure with our traditional sour cherry and coconut slice, where sweet and tangy cherries harmonize perfectly with the delicate coconut filling, all encased in a buttery shortbread crust. For a burst of tropical indulgence, try our coconut rough slice, where juicy cherries mingle with pineapple and coconut in a symphony of flavors.

Those seeking a healthier alternative will delight in our vegan sour cherry and coconut slice, crafted with wholesome ingredients that deliver both taste and nutritional value. And for a gluten-free treat, our almond meal coconut slice offers a delectable combination of cherries, coconut, and almond flour.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you effortlessly through the baking process, ensuring success with every slice. So, prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with our exquisite sour cherry and coconut slice recipes.

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

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 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.

SOUR CHERRY AND COCONUT SLICE



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I just love these sour cherries and this slice is just devine. A family fave and freezes well too. I use cherry Jam (jelly) but I have also used raspberry Jam under the cherries and it works well too. Most berry Jams will probably work.

Provided by Jaded spoon

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 14

100 g butter or marg
1/2 c sugar
2 egg yolk
2/3 c plain flour
1/4 c self raising flour
1 Tbsp custard powder
1 jar(s) 680g sour morello cherries
TOPPING
100 g unsalted butter
1/3 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c plain flour
2 c shredded coconut
1/2 c cherry jam (or jelly for those in the usa)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 180C. Line a 20x30 slice pan with baking paper.
  • 2. Beat butter (or marg), sugar and egg yolk till light and fluffy. Sift in flours and custard powder, mix and press into the lined pan. Prick with fork and refridgerate for 15 mins. Bake for 15 mins then allow to slightly cool whilst making topping.
  • 3. TOPPING... Beat unsalted butterand sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and beat well inbetween. Stir in flour and coconut.
  • 4. Spread Jam over the slightly cooled base, then sprinkle the drained cherries over the top.
  • 5. Top the cherries with the coconut mix, spreading evenly over to cover. Bake a further 30 mins or till golden brown on top.
  • 6. Cool in pan then slice into small squares. If you are going to freeze the slice, leave the slice whole from the pan it is easier to store that way but if you cut up pieces can be frozen too if any are left over.

COCONUT CHERRY SURPRISE COOKIES



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A cookie ball dipped in confectioners' powdered sugar icing, then topped in coconut. Each scrumptious cookie has a hidden maraschino cherry surprise. A great cookie for the holidays.

Provided by Lela

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

36 maraschino cherries, drained and juice reserved
½ cup slivered almonds
1 (8 ounce) package shredded coconut
3 drops green food coloring
3 drops red food coloring
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place drained cherries on a paper towel.
  • Grind slivered almonds in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Place coconut in the food processor; grind until finely chopped. Transfer 1 cup to a resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal the bag, and shake. Pour into a bowl. Transfer remaining coconut to a separate resealable plastic bag; add 3 drops of red food coloring. Pour into a separate bowl.
  • Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in water and almond extract.
  • Combine flour, ground almonds, oats, and salt in a bowl. Add flour mixture to butter mixture gradually; dough will be crumbly.
  • Pack 1 tablespoon of dough around each cherry, forming a ball. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bottoms of cookies are lightly browned, 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 16 ounce package sugar in a bowl; mix in enough reserved cherry juice to reach a smooth dipping consistency. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the icing and then in the colored coconut. Place on waxed paper until icing is set, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CHERRY-COCONUT SLICES



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My mother got this recipe from a woman named Emmie Oddie, a well-known home economist in Canada who had a column in a farming newspaper. Oddie would test reader recipes in her own kitchen and write about it. These tasty sweets are so rich that you need only a small piece. -Judy Olson, Whitecourt, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 32 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
FROSTING:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix cracker crumbs, marshmallows, coconut and cherries; stir in condensed milk and flavoring. Press into a greased 8-in. square baking pan., For frosting, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl; cool until lukewarm, about 15 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over crumb mixture; refrigerate until set, about 1-1/2 hours., Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 82mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY, CHOC & COCONUT TRAY BAKE



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Keep these five ingredients in your storecupboard so you can whip up a tasty traybake when friends drop by unexpectedly

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Afternoon tea, Treat

Time 30m

Yield Makes 16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 5

200g desiccated coconut
85g caster sugar
2 eggs , beaten
200g bar white chocolate , roughly chopped
85g glacé cherries , halved

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line a 20 x 30cm baking tray with baking parchment. In a large bowl, mix the desiccated coconut, sugar, eggs, white chocolate and glacé cherries until combined. Cook for 20 mins until golden brown and set, then cool in the tin before slicing into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.07 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen sour cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using. .
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the coconut and butter by hand. However, this will take longer. .
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough. .
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The baking time may vary depending on your oven. .
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly. .
  • If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use a store-bought frosting instead. .
  • Decorate the cake with additional coconut, sour cherries, or other toppings of your choice.

Conclusion:

Sour cherry and coconut slice is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cherries and coconut is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive dessert, give sour cherry and coconut slice a try!

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