These Fantasio bars with graham cracker crust are the perfect treat for someone with a sweet tooth. Enjoy the combination of flavors with coconut, almonds, condensed milk, and chocolate chips. These bars are not only great for dessert, but also for a midday (or midnight) snack.
Get cozy with a plate of these Fantasio bars and have a movie night with your loved ones. Treat yourself or your family to a delicious dessert. These bars are also a great dish to bring to a cookout or housewarming.
How to make Fantasio Bars With Graham Cracker Crust?
Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
In a saucepan, melt the butter.
Off the heat, add in some graham cracker crumbs and sugar, and stir.
Press the resulting mixture at the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
Bake for about 10 minutes, until firm.
In a bowl, mix coconut and condensed milk.
Spread the resulting mixture over the baked crust and bake for 12 more minutes.
Set the dish aside for 10 minutes or more to cool.
Melt your chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently so the chocolate doesn’t get stuck to the sides and scorch.
Add your almonds to the melted chocolate and stir.
Add the resulting mixture on top of the coconut layer. Let the chocolate cool before serving.
How can I melt chocolate without a stove?
If you don’t have a stove at your disposal and can’t follow the recipe, no worries. There are other ways to melt chocolate. The easiest way to do it is to microwave chocolate chips or small pieces. Don’t forget to take the dish out of the microwave frequently and stir the mixture so that it doesn’t scorch.
How do I store Fantasio bars?
Fantasio bars are delicious when they’re cool. If you have some leftovers, you can store them in the fridge. That will allow the chocolate to solidify even more and create a lovely crunch. You can also freeze some bars for later if you don’t see yourself finishing the whole batch.
How can I alter this Fantasio bars recipe?
There are many ways you can change the recipe to satisfy your cravings. For starters, these Fantasio bars have a strong coconut flavor, but that doesn’t have to be your case. Replace the coconut with something of your choosing. You can also forego the almonds altogether or replace them with another nut.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
Instructions
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Melt the butter in a saucepan; remove from heat and stir in the sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Spread the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
Stir the coconut and condensed milk together in a bowl; spread over the baked crust and return to oven for 12 minutes more. Set aside to cool at least 10 minutes.
Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Stir the almonds into the melted chocolate; spread evenly over the cooled coconut layer. Allow to cool until the chocolate sets.
