Coconut Raspberry Ribbon Squares

Makes about 36

1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup raspberry jam
1 (300 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter

Pre-heat ove to 350 F. Stir together sugar and flour. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in egg yolk. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until crust starts to turn golden. Spread jam over the hot crust. In a bowl, mix condensed milk and coconut. Spread gently on top of jam. Return to oven and bake another 25 minutes or until the surface is golden and firm. Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool completely. In the top of a double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, melt semi-sweet chocolate and 1 tablespoon butter; stir. Spread melted chocolate over coconut layer. Refrigerate to allow chocolate to harden. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

Reviews of Coconut Raspberry Ribbon Squares:

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  Margaret in Loveland, Ohio  Jan 10, 2007
Would make this again.
I didn't care for this recipe a whole lot, but everyone else seemed to love it. So I will make it again. I might tweak it a bit. It was too dry for me. three stars

  Ryan, age 10 in Cromer  Nov 2, 2005
Would make this again.
I like the way you get the sweet aroma from the coconut that goes really well the jams fruitiness. I would recomend it with white chocolate on top. four stars

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