Are you craving a delicious, coconutty treat that’s easy to make and requires only a few ingredients? Look no further than these irresistible 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars!
With a creamy coconut filling enrobed in rich, dark chocolate, these homemade candy bars will surely become your new favorite indulgence.
Here’s how you can create this delectable dessert in the comfort of your kitchen.
Gather Your Ingredients & Get Ready to Create
To begin your journey towards homemade Mounds Bar bliss, you’ll need to gather three simple ingredients:
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- 3 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
- 15 ounces of dark or semi-sweet chocolate
Once your ingredients are ready, you can begin the easy and fun process of creating your own Mounds Bars.
Crafting the Perfect Coconut Filling
To craft the perfect coconut filling for your homemade Mounds Bars, follow these detailed steps:
- Combine 3 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut in a medium mixing bowl with one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are combined and form a sticky, cohesive mixture.
- Wet your hands with water to prevent the coconut mixture from sticking to your fingers. Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a log shape, approximately 2-3 inches long.
- Place the shaped coconut logs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If the mixture becomes too sticky while shaping, rinse your hands with water as needed.
- Transfer the baking sheet with the coconut logs to the freezer and allow them to chill for at least 20-30 minutes or until they are firm to the touch. This crucial step ensures the coconut filling maintains its shape when dipped in melted chocolate later.
By following these detailed steps, you’ll create a perfect coconut filling for your homemade Mounds Bars. This will ensure a deliciously sticky and cohesive center that holds its shape when coated in chocolate.
Melting & Tempering the Chocolate for a Perfect Finish
While your coconut logs are chilling in the freezer, it’s time to prepare the chocolate coating. Melt 10 ounces of dark or semi-sweet chocolate in the microwave, heating it in 30-second intervals and stirring well between intervals.
Once the chocolate is completely melted, add the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate and stir until it’s fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
This method of melting the chocolate helps to temper it, ensuring a smooth, glossy finish that sets properly. Tempering also helps prevent the chocolate from developing a grayish “bloom” or becoming too soft at room temperature.
Dipping & Setting Your Homemade Mounds Bars
The most satisfying part is dipping your chilled coconut logs into the melted chocolate! Carefully dip each log into the chocolate using two forks, ensuring it’s completely coated.
Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing the bar on the parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
The chocolate coating should be set relatively quickly, thanks to the chilled coconut filling. Once all 12 bars have been dipped and set, your homemade 3-Ingredient Mounds Bars are ready to enjoy!
Nancy has been a plant person from an early age. That interest blossomed into a bachelor’s in biology from Elmira College and a master’s degree in horticulture and communications from the University of Kentucky. Nancy worked in plant taxonomy at the University of Florida and the L. H. Bailey Hortorium at Cornell University, and wrote and edited gardening books at Rodale Press in Emmaus, PA. Her interests are plant identification, gardening, hiking, and reading.