Go Back
Dulce de leche bars with coconut crust, caramel filling, and milk chocolate topping

Dulce De Leche Bars with Milk Chocolate Topping and Coconut

Dulce de leche bars are layered dessert squares with a buttery coconut crust, rich caramel center, and smooth milk chocolate topping. They are a decadent treat with contrasting textures, perfect for dessert tables and gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 258
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Dulce De Leche Filling
  • 1 14 oz / 395 g can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Topping
  • 1 bag milk chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 pan.
  2. Combine coconut, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then pour it over the dry ingredients and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the 9×13 pan and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the crust is lightly set and golden. Allow the crust to cool completely.
Caramel Filling
  1. Heat sweetened condensed milk with 2 tablespoons butter and light corn syrup over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring until the mixture becomes a deeper beige color.
  2. Spread the caramel mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove when the sauce is light golden brown with visible bubbles, then cool completely until the layer is firm enough for topping.
Topping
  1. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler.
  2. Pour the melted chocolate over the bars and spread it into an even layer.

Notes

Refrigerate the bars for a period of time to help the chocolate topping set. Then keep them at room temperature for easier cutting and serving.