Raspberry Coconut Bars | Buttery Coconut Raspberry Jam Bars

Raspberry Coconut Bars are positively delicious sweets treats, perfect for tea. These tasty squares are pure perfection – the base is a buttery Graham Cracker Crust topped with chocolate morsels, flaked coconut and a generous drizzling of sweetened condensed milk. It’s then popped into the oven, baked and then the toasted coconut crust is layered with delicious raspberry preserve and melted chocolate chips.

Raspberry Jam Bars are utterly delish, really attractive and they all disappear very quickly. These crowd-pleasers look absolutely rich and luscious with all the coconut, chocolate and sweet-tart raspberry preserve. The chocolate drizzle creates a beautiful lacy effect on the raspberry coconut layer bars.

These raspberry coconut bars with crust are the perfect combination of buttery richness, fruity sweetness, and chewy coconut goodness. Whether you call them raspberry jam squares, coconut raspberry jam bars, or simply “the best dessert ever,” they’re guaranteed to become a household favorite.

Bake a batch today — and watch them disappear!

Raspberry Coconut Bars Recipe:

If you love raspberry coconut bars, this recipe is about to become your new go-to. These coconut raspberry jam bars feature a buttery base, a glossy layer of sweet-tart raspberry jam, and a golden, chewy coconut topping that tastes like sunshine in every bite.

Perfect for bake sales, holidays, potlucks, picnics, or a cozy weekend treat, these coconut bars deliver everything.

This is the kind of easy raspberry dessert that looks fancy yet takes minimal effort — and yields bakery-style results.

These delectable melt-in-the-mouth slices of pure happiness are perfect for special occasions. The Coconut and Raspberry Slices are pretty simple to make and just the kind of treat for coconut lovers. I love raspberry and coconut and these raspberry coconut slices are an awesome treat. The buttery coconut crust bars topped with raspberry jam are so unbelievably good that you just can’t wait to try them! Bake a batch of Raspberry Jam Bars to sweeten your day.

• To make these bars, firstly preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Next, lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan; set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix together Graham Cracker Crumbs and melted butter. Stir well with a spoon.
• Then, lightly press the crumb mixture into the base of the prepared baking pan using the back of a spoon.
• After this, spread chocolate morsels over the crumb mixture in the pan. Top with sweetened coconut flakes.

• Dribble condensed milk carefully over the flakes, making sure the base of the crumb mixture is not disturbed.
• Bake for 23 to 25 minutes at 350F or until top turns a very light brown.

• Remove from the oven and cool completely.
• Spread raspberry jam over coconut layer.
• Pour some chocolate chips into a Ziploc bag and melt them in a microwave for 45 seconds. In another Ziploc bag, put white chocolate chips and microwave for 45 seconds. (Micro for an additional 10 seconds in case the chocolate chips don’t melt).
• Remove the Ziploc bags from the microwave and knead the bags to soften.
• Cut a small hole at the end of each Ziploc bag and squirt dark chocolate on the raspberry jam layer, till fully covered. Finally, drizzle white chocolate over top layer.
• Again, put back in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes for the chocolate to set.
• Remove and cut into bars.
• Serve delicious Raspberry Coconut Bars with a steaming mug of coffee.

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🍽️ Baked Bars Serving Suggestions

Serve these Raspberry Coconut Bars With Crust with:

• Afternoon tea or coffee ☕
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍦
• Fresh raspberries on the side
• A dusting of powdered sugar for elegance
• Holiday cookie platters or dessert boards
• Packed in lunchboxes
• Gift boxes for festive occasions 🎁

🔄 Coconut Dessert Bar Variations 

Fruit Variations:

• Strawberry jam bars
• Blueberry coconut bars
• Apricot jam squares

Crust Variations:

• Almond flour crust (gluten-friendly)
• Add lemon zest to the crust

Topping Variations:

• Add white chocolate chips
• Mix in chopped almonds or pecans
• Sprinkle toasted coconut on top

Diet-Friendly Options:

• Use sugar-free jam
• Swap butter with coconut oil for a dairy-light version

🧑‍🍳 Tips for Perfect Raspberry Coconut Bars

• Chill before slicing for clean edges.
• Use high-quality raspberry jam for best results.
• Don’t overbake—coconut should be golden, not burnt.
• Line your pan with parchment for easy removal.
• Add 1–2 tbsp extra jam for a gooier bar.
• Toast coconut lightly for deeper flavor.

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Jam Bars Recipe details below:

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Raspberry Coconut Bars Recipe

Raspberry Coconut Bars are one of those magical desserts where every layer brings something special—rich buttery crust, sweet raspberry center, and a golden coconut crunch on top. Whether you're baking for a celebration or simply craving something sweet, these Buttery Coconut Raspberry Jam Bars deliver the perfect balance of flavor and texture every single time.

Raspberry is one of my favourite flavours and these scrumptious jam bars look incredible! These beautiful chewy creations are the best bars ever!!! You’ll love making these sweet treats with the winning combo of coconut and raspberry!  Go ahead and indulge your sweet tooth with these gorgeous chocolate raspberry bars. Bake them once… and they’ll become a forever favorite.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time25 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6

Calories: 894kcal

Author: Shil

Ingredients

• Baking pan – 9x13-inch
• Graham Cracker Crumbs – 1 ⅔ cups
• Melted Butter – ½ cup
• Baking semi-sweet chocolate morsels – 1 ½ cup
• Sweet flaked coconut – 2 ⅔ cups
• Sweetened condensed milk – 1 can
• Seedless Raspberry Jam -1 cup
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional) – ½ cup
• White chocolate chips (optional) – 1/3 cup

Instructions

• Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Preheat oven at 350F
• In a mixing bowl combine Graham Cracker Crumbs with melted butter. Blend well with a spoon.
• Spread the cracker mixture evenly on the greased pan and lightly press with the back of a spoon to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Sprinkle chocolate morsels over the crust and top with coconut flakes.
• Gently pour condensed milk all over the coconut flakes without disturbing the base of the mixture.
• Bake at 350F for about 23-25 minutes or until coconut is lightly browned.
• Remove and cool completely.
• Spread raspberry preserve evenly over the browned coconut crust.
• Put semi-sweet chocolate chips in a Ziploc bag and micro for 45 seconds. Pour white chocolate chips in a Ziploc bag, seal and micro for 45 seconds. (If the chocolate chips do not melt, then micro for another 10 seconds).
• Remove both the bags and knead the bags to soften
• Make a tiny hole at the end of each bag and drizzle brown chocolate on top of the raspberry jam. Drizzle white chocolate over the brown chocolate.
• Leave in refrigerator for 20 minutes for the chocolate to firm up.
• Remove and cut into small bars. Makes 24.
• Enjoy Coconut Raspberry Bars with tea or coffee.

Notes

It’s optional to use chocolate chips. Use one or none.

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