There’s something about the combination of strawberries and coconut that feels like a little bite of sunshine. These strawberry coconut bars are one of those desserts that instantly brighten the table, whether you’re serving them at a spring brunch, a summer picnic, or just enjoying a sweet treat at home. With their soft, buttery base, layers of juicy strawberry flavor, and coconut topping, every bite is perfectly balanced between fruity, creamy, and lightly sweet.
What I love most about these bars is how simple they are to make while still looking and tasting like something special. The coconut adds a subtle chewiness and rich flavor that pairs beautifully with the bright sweetness of strawberries. Once baked and sliced, they turn into the most irresistible dessert bars—easy to share, easy to transport, and guaranteed to disappear quickly. If you’re a fan of fruity desserts with a tropical twist, these strawberry coconut bars are about to become a new favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to Make: This recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, so you don’t need any fancy equipment or baking skills.
Perfect Flavor Combination: Sweet strawberries and tropical coconut pair beautifully together for a bright, refreshing dessert.
Great for Any Occasion: These bars are perfect for picnics, potlucks, family gatherings, or an everyday sweet treat.
Soft and Chewy Texture: The buttery base combined with coconut creates the most irresistible texture.
Easy to Slice and Serve: Dessert bars are perfect for sharing and transporting, making them great for parties and bake sales.
A Beautiful Dessert: The pink strawberry layer and golden coconut topping make these bars just as pretty as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- Flour— 1-1/4 cups
- Butter— 1/2 cup (softened)
- White Sugar— 1/4 cup
- Cornstarch— 1/2 teaspoon
Strawberry Filling
- Strawberry Jam— 1 cup
Coconut Topping
- 2 Eggs
- Shredded Coconut Flakes— 2 cups
- Baking Powder— 1/4 teaspoons
- Coconut Extract— 1 teaspoons
- Flour— 3 tablespoons
What You’ll Need
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 8×8 Brownie Pan
How To Make Strawberry Coconut Bars
- Preheat oven 350F.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale then fold in flour and cornstarch until forms dough forms.
- In a well greased 8×8 pan press dough into an even smooth layer then bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
- Now for the coconut topping. In a sperate large bowl, combine eggs, shredded coconut flakes, flour, baking powder, and coconut extract.
- Now assemble the strawberry coconut bars. Dollop strawberry jam on top of crust but avoid edges to keep them from burning. The heat from the baking process will spread out the jam.
- Top with coconut topping layer then bake for 30 minutes. Allow the strawberry coconut bars to rest on counter for 15 minutes before refrigerating for at least an hour. The longer the bars have to set the neater the slices will be.
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