If you’re a fan of Bounty bars, you’re going to love this homemade version. These Chocolate Coconut Bars feature a rich, creamy coconut filling coated in smooth milk chocolate, creating the perfect combination of sweetness and texture.
Perfect for holidays, dessert platters, edible gifts, or simply satisfying a chocolate craving, these homemade coconut chocolates are surprisingly easy to make and taste even better than the original.
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Chocolate Coconut Candy (Bounty Bars)
30
pieces20
minutes20
minutes165
kcal40
minutesHomemade Bounty-style chocolate coconut bars made with a creamy coconut filling and coated in smooth milk chocolate. Easy, delicious, and perfect for coconut lovers.
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Ingredients
- Coconut Filling
100 g 1/3 cup Water
200 g 1 cup Sugar
1 pinch 1 pinch Salt
1 tsp 1 tsp Glucose Syrup (optional)
50 g 3 1/2 tbsp Butter
200 g 1 cup Heavy Cream
200 g 2 1/3 cup Shredded Coconut
2 2 Vanillin Capsules
- Chocolate Coating
400 g 14 oz Milk Chocolate Couverture
20 g 1 1/2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Recipe directions
- Prepare the Coconut Filling
- In a saucepan, combine the water, sugar, salt, and glucose syrup.
- Place over medium heat and stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and continue stirring for approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the butter and vanilla.
- Stir until the butter melts completely and becomes incorporated.
- Add the heavy cream and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil.
- Gradually add the shredded coconut while stirring continuously.
- Continue cooking until the mixture absorbs most of the moisture and becomes thick and firm.
- Transfer the mixture to a tray and spread it out slightly.
- Allow it to cool until comfortable to handle.
- Shape the Coconut Bars
- Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into bars or bite-sized candies.
- Place them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and firm.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating
- Place the milk chocolate in a bowl and break it into small pieces.
- Add the vegetable oil.
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave or a double boiler.
- Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Coat the Candies
- Dip each coconut bar into the melted chocolate.
- Place on parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely before serving.
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Why Homemade Bounty Bars Taste Better
Homemade chocolate coconut bars offer a richer coconut flavor and a fresher texture than many commercial candy bars. Because you control the ingredients, you can use quality chocolate and adjust the size of the bars exactly to your preference.
The combination of coconut, cream, butter, and chocolate creates a luxurious treat that feels both nostalgic and homemade.
