Chocolate Cherry Coconut Slice Recipes

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.

Steps:

• Make base first by combining butter & sugar in a bowl. Sift the flour and baking powder over the butter mixture and stir to combine.
• Using a large spoon, press the mixture into the base of the pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden brown colour.
• To make the filling combine the coconut, condensed milk and eggs in a bowl. Mix well. Stir in the glace cherries and spoon the mixture over the warm base.
• Bake another approx 20 minutes or until golden brown in colour and firm to touch.
• Allow this to cool completely before adding the topping.
• To make the topping combine the chopped chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring after each minute with a metal spoon until the mix has almost melted. Stir until smooth and pour the topping over the filling and refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.
• N.B. Slice can be sprinkled with extra coconut if desired sprinkle on just before the topping sets completely.

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in coconut and nuts. Refrigerate until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Roll dough between waxed paper into a 14x4-1/2-in. rectangle. Remove top piece of waxed paper. Shape coconut filling into a 14-in. roll; place on dough, 1 in. from a long side. Roll dough around filling and seal edges. Wrap and refrigerate 2-3 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets, reshaping if necessary. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing to wire racks.