Raspberry Coconut Bars (Recipe with Raspberry Jam)

Raspberry Coconut Bars are a simple and delicious dessert made with raspberry jam, sweetened shredded coconut, and a buttery shortbread base. Fun and festive, you are going to love this simple dessert! 

If you love the combination of raspberry and coconut, you have to give this Raspberry Coconut Bar recipe a try. This simple layered bar is full of flavor and so simple to make! 

For another delicious treat, try these Coconut Pecan Blondies or Pineapple Bars. If you love raspberry, try Raspberry Cheesecake Cookies or Raspberry Lemon Loaf cake with ricotta cheese. 

Raspberry Coconut Bars Recipe

One bite of these raspberry coconut bars and it's sure to be your new favorite simple treat, perfect for any coconut lover. Made with a buttery shortbread crust, the flavor and texture of these raspberry bars can't be beat. 

This layered bar starts out with simple shortbread base. And no need to pre-bake the crust, it cooks at the same time as the rest of the bar. 

Next, add on a delicious layer of your favorite store-bought raspberry jam. If you want, you could substitute pureed fresh raspberries that have been cooked down to a thick sauce. 

Lastly, a chewy and satisfying coconut layer goes on top. Use shredded sweetened coconut for a chewy coconut bite. 

Be sure to give this fun Raspberry Coconut Bars recipe a try. It's one simple dessert you don't want to miss!

Ingredients

• Raspberry Jam: you can use either seeded raspberry jam or one without seeds, depending on your preference. 
• Coconut: sweetened shredded coconut is my favorite but you can unsweetened coconut if you'd like. 
• Flour: all purpose flour goes into the base of the shortbread. 
• Sugar: granulated sugar for both the shortbread and the coconut topping. 
• Eggs: you'll need two large eggs. 
• Butter: a bit of melted butter. Either salted or unsalted butter works. 
• Vanilla: vanilla extract for extra flavor. 
• Baking Powder: make sure you are using baking powder and not baking soda. 

How to Make Raspberry Coconut Bars

Raspberry Coconut Bars are simple and delicious layered bar with so much flavor! Start by greasing a 9 x 9 in baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper; set aside. 

Step 1: make shortbread base

For the crust, combine the flour, softened butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar in a bowl. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix the ingredients together until crumbly. You could also make this in a food processor fitted with blade attachment. 

Press the flour mixture into the prepared baking dish. 

Step 2: add on raspberry layer

Next, use a rubber spatula to spread a layer of raspberry jam over the bottom. Be careful not to move the bottom layer of the bars. 

Step 3: spread on coconut layer

For the top layer, use a whisk to beat the eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Add in the remaining ¾ cup of sugar, coconut, vanilla, and baking powder and stir until well combined. Gently spread the coconut mixture over the jam layer. 

Step 4: bake

Bake on the center rack in preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the bars are just set and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack completely until room temperature, then cut into squares. 

Tips for Making Raspberry Coconut Bars

• The shortbread crust can be made using two butter knives to cut the butter into the dough, a food processor, or you can mix the ingredients with your finders until it's a coarse texture. 
• Use unsweetened coconut for a less sweet treat. 
• Change up the flavors next time and make this with strawberry jam or any other fruit jam instead. 
• Store leftover cooled bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. 

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