Girl, let me tell you about this absolutely divine midnight snack that’ll make your taste buds dance! As a Florida native, I’ve perfected this little slice of heaven I call the “Tropical Midnight Paradise Bars” – and trust me, your late-night cravings will never be the same!
These bars combine all the flavors that make Florida famous: zesty key lime, sweet coconut, and a hint of orange, all sitting on a buttery graham cracker crust. The best part? You can whip these up in advance and have them ready for those can’t-sleep-must-snack moments! 🌴
What You’ll Need:
– 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– 6 tablespoons melted butter
– 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
– 1 can sweetened condensed milk
– 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
– ⅓ cup key lime juice
– 2 tablespoons orange zest
– White chocolate chips for drizzling
Y’all, let me walk you through this magic:
1. First, preheat that oven to 350°F (because even at midnight, we’re doing this right!)
1. Mix those graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it looks like wet sand (think Miami Beach, but tastier). Press this mixture into an 8×8 baking pan.
1. Toast that coconut in a separate pan until golden brown – watch it like a hawk because it can burn faster than a tourist in July!
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1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add condensed milk and key lime juice. Mix until it’s creamy dreamy!
1. Fold in that toasted coconut and orange zest – this is where the magic happens!
1. Pour this heavenly mixture over your crust and pop it in the oven for 15 minutes.
1. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I know, the waiting is torture!)
1. Before serving, drizzle with melted white chocolate and cut into squares.
Let me tell you, honey, these bars are so good, they might just replace your regular midnight ice cream routine! They’re perfectly portable too – just in case you need to sneak one back to bed without waking anyone up (we’ve all been there! 😉).
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P.S. If you make these at 2 AM like I sometimes do, just try not to eat the whole pan in one sitting… though I totally wouldn’t judge if you did! 😎🌙
