Ingredients
The key to making Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars truly shine starts with choosing fresh, high-quality ingredients. I always reach for ripe, juicy raspberries when they’re in season, but frozen works well too if you’re making these year-round. For the crust and topping, simple pantry staples come together beautifully — just be mindful of using real butter for that rich, golden base. I also like to use unsweetened shredded coconut to keep the sweetness balanced and add a nice texture.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
If you want to switch things up, crushed digestive biscuits can replace graham crackers, and you can swap shredded coconut for flaked coconut if you prefer a chunkier texture.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press this crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan to form the crust. I find using the bottom of a glass helps get an even, compact layer.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until it’s golden and fragrant. This step is crucial for that crunchy base.
- Remove the crust from the oven and immediately sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over it.
- Scatter the raspberries gently on top of the coconut, trying to distribute them evenly without pressing down.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk over the berries, then sprinkle the vanilla extract across the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack — this helps the topping set and makes cutting cleaner.
- Use the parchment paper edges to lift the bars out, then slice into squares and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Raspberry Coconut Magic Bars, recipe, cooking, food
