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Coconut Cream Brownies

Coconut Cream Brownies

These Coconut Cream Brownies comprise of one of my favorite ever flavor combinations: coconut and chocolate. A thick layer of my classic chocolate brownie recipe gets covered in a layer of a creamy coconut mixture and covered with shredded coconut. The result is like a Bounty candy bar. The best part? These are super easy to make!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Setting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 170 g (12 tbsp) Unsalted Butter
  • 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) Light Brown Sugar
  • 100 g (½ cup) Semi Sweet Chocolate
  • 2 (2) Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp (2 tsp) Vanilla Extract
  • 85 g ( cup) All Purpose Flour
  • 30 g (6 tbsp) Cocoa Powder

For the Coconut Topping

  • 270 ml (1 cup) Coconut Milk (Full Fat)
  • 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) Corn Starch (Cornflour)
  • 60 g (4 tbsp) Unsalted Butter Room Temp
  • 150 g (2 cups) Shredded Coconut
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) Coconut Milk or Regular Whole Milk

For the Chocolate Ganache

  • 220 g (1 ¼ cups) Semi Sweet Chocolate (Bar or Chocolate Chips)
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) Heavy Cream

To Decorate

  • 150 g (2 cups) Shredded Coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 370℉/180℃. Line a 8″ square baking tin with greaseproof paper. 
  • Melt the dark/semi-sweet chocolate by breaking up into small pieces in a bowl and heating for 30 second intervals in a microwave, stirring in between. Set aside to cool whilst making the brownies. Alternatively, set up a double boiler. Do this by placing a heatproof bowl over a small pot of simmering water. Add the chocolate to the heatproof bowl and stir until melted. 
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer combine the melted butter, and both the brown and granulated sugars on a medium speed until fully combined. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix again. Add the melted chocolate.
  • Add in the flour and cocoa powder and fold together. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake 26-28 minutes. Remove and let cool.

For the Coconut Layer

  • Combine the coconut milk, sugar and corn starch in a small saucepan and heat on a low heat, stirring until thickened.
  • Once thick, remove from heat and stir in the shredded coconut and butter. Let cool in the refrigerator.
  • Once cool, it should be really thick. Add 60ml milk/heavy cream/coconut milk to loosen. Spread this over the brownies.

For the Ganache

  • Chop the chocolate up into small pieces if using block chocolate (chocolate chips are fine too). Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl/jug. 
  • Heat the cream over a medium heat in a small saucepan. Once it has started simmering, pour it over the chocolate. Leave for 2 minutes, then whisk to create a thick, glossy chocolate ganache. Pour over the baked brownies. Let cool and leave to set in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Top with any additional shredded coconut - slice and serve!