Chocolate coconut slice
Makes: 16 bars
Cost: $10.35 NZD total ($0.65 per bar)
Time: 15 minutes active + 2 hours chilling
Ingredients
For the Filling:
3 cups desiccated coconut
3 tbsp coconut oil or butter, melted
⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk
For the Chocolate Topping:
180g chocolate (dark, milk, or a mix)
1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Method
Line a small baking tray (approx. 20cm x 20cm) with baking paper.
In a large bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, melted coconut oil or butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Mix well until just combined.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared tray.
For the topping, melt the chocolate and coconut oil or butter together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, or in the microwave in short bursts.
Pour the melted chocolate over the coconut base and spread evenly.
Place the tray in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
Once set, slice into bars and enjoy.
