Toasted Coconut Bark Food

COCADA: EASY COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until well combined. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake until the coconut is completely browned with dark and crispy edges, about 20 minutes.
• Cool slightly, then cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUICK AND EASY COCONUT BARK ("COCADA")

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Spray an 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Mix the coconut and condensed milk in a bowl until combined. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and bake until the coconut is evenly browned and crisp at the edges, about 20 minutes. Cool slightly, and cut into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

PISTACHIO, DRIED CRANBERRY, AND TOASTED COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Coat a 9-by-12 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet or 6 small loaf pans (2 1/2-by-5-inches) with cooking spray, and line with parchment, leaving an overhang on long sides. Pour melted chocolate into baking sheet or divide among pans (3 tablespoons each), and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle toppings over chocolate. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. Peel off parchment, and break bark into pieces.

TOASTED COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Toast the coconut: spread sweetened shredded coconut on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake at 350° F. 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool.
• Cut white chocolate into squares. In a small saucepan, heat over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. (You can also melt it in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid over-heating.)
• To the melted chocolate, add the sliced almonds and toasted coconut. Stir to combine.
• Spread mixture in a 1/4 inch layer on a baking sheet covered in wax paper.
• Once hardened, cut or break into pieces.

WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT BARK

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with parchment; set aside. , In a double boiler or metal bowl over hot water, melt baking chips until 2/3 chips are melted. Remove from heat; stir until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup each nuts, coconut and ginger. Spread into prepared pan; top with remaining ingredients (pan will not be full). Refrigerate until firm, 15-20 minutes. Break or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container.