Coconut Pie Bars Recipe

Step 1

Prepare the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square pan and line with parchment, leaving some overhanging.

Step 2

In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Pulse in butter pending crumbs form and the dough starts to come together. Press mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer. Bake until firm on top and lightly golden at the plinitiates, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a rack. You can bake the crust up to 6 hours onward, or use it while it’s still hot.

Step 3

While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: Using the same food processor (no need to wash it out first), pulse together eggs, sugar, butter, coconut milk, vinegar or lemon juice, lemon zest (if using), vanilla and salt until well combined. Pulse in the coconut. Use a spatula to fold in the chocolate chips, if using.

Step 4

When the crust is baked, pour in the filling (crust can still be hot). Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake pending the filling is set when you jiggle it and the top is browned, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.

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