Coconut Brownies – Fudgy brownies topped with a layer of creamy sweet coconut and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. Use your favorite boxed or homemade brownie recipe for this decadent triple layer dessert.
I first shared these Coconut Brownies a couple years ago, and I made them again recently and decided to update this post with a few new photos. If you’ve tried these and liked them, worry not, the recipe is the same as before.
These brownies are one my husband’s favorite desserts. Anytime I ask him what I should make for dessert, he always requests these. This post has also been one of my most popular. I guess you love the combo of chocolate and coconut just like we do! This recipe is the perfect marriage of both flavors.
Three Layers of Chocolate and Coconut
You’re going to want to grab a glass of milk because these brownies are unapologetically rich.
Three layers of decadence: fudgy brownies topped with creamy coconut and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. I like to think of these as a combination of a brownie, coconut macaroon, and Mounds candy bar. If you like coconut and chocolate, you will absolutely love sinking your teeth into these thick, gooey brownies.
Use your favorite homemade or boxed brownie recipe for the base. You’ll need one 8×8 or 9×9 pan of baked and cooled brownies. Here is my go-to brownie recipe. It is made in one bowl and they always comes out perfectly chewy and fudgy.
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Chocolate Coconut Brownies
Fudgy brownies topped with a layer of creamy sweet coconut and finished with a smooth chocolate ganache. Use your favorite boxed or homemade brownie recipe for this decadent triple layer dessert.
Ingredients
Brownie base:
- One 8x8 or 9x9 pan of brownies baked and cooled (you can use boxed or homemade brownies, see notes for a link to my favorite brownie recipe)
Coconut filling:
- 6 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Chocolate ganache:
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- additional shredded coconut for garnish optional
Instructions
Coconut filling:
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese, cream or half and half, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the coconut and beat for another minute to thoroughly combine.
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Dump the coconut mixture on top of the cooled brownies and spread it around into an even layer. Refrigerate while you prepare the ganache.
For the ganache:
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In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cream and chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for a couple of minutes. Pour the ganache over the coconut topped brownies, smoothing the top. If you'd like to sprinkle the top of the brownies with additional shredded coconut, do so now, while the ganache is still soft.
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Return the brownies to the fridge for at least an hour for the ganache to firm up before cutting and serving. These brownies are rich, I cut them small.
Recipe Notes
My favorite basic brownie recipe → click HERE.
These brownies are best stored in the fridge.
Coconut filling adapted from Baking a Moment
Visiting from SNF and WOW, these look incredible! Pinned, and moved riiiight to the top of my must-make list, I can’t get enough chocolate-coconut treats 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Anna.
Oh man, these are like mounds but even better!! Totally my kind of a dessert. Can’t wait to give these a try!
Thanks, Rachel!
Could the brownie & coconut layers be made ahead of time and frozen and, later, add the chocolate layer just before serving? Thank You! soooooo yummy…..
Hi Bernadette. Absolutely! These brownies freeze really well, I don’t see any reason why that wouldn’t work. Enjoy!
These brownies look so wonderfully fudgy and rich! I love the combination of chocolate and coconut in a decadent treat – delicious!
Yum! I LOVE Mounds bar! Mounds bar in brownie form sounds amaaaazing!
Wow! These look amazing! Coconut and chocolate are an amazing combination!!
Thank you, Eden! I’m a huge fan of your blog. Thank you so very much for stopping by. 🙂
Hi!!!
Can this be doubled for 9×13 pan?
I have never tried it, but I would guess that it would work. You might have a little more coconut filling than you need, but just add as much as you want. Good luck! Enjoy!
Brown Eyed Baker brought me here. Uh-oh, she’s got some stiff competition now! This recipe made me weak in the knees. You’ve got a new follower!
I’m glad you found me, Peggy! I’m happy to have you following along. Those brownies are a family favorite – my husband’s absolute favorite dessert. Enjoy!
Best combo ever, love this recipe! So good.
Thank you! It’s definitely one of my favorite desserts!
Can’t get recipe for Coconut brownies, ingredients listed,but didn’t go to how to make it. Really want this recipe.
Hi, Sarabelle. The full recipe is available at the link below. The base of this recipe is any 8×8 or 9×9 pan of brownies (store bought, boxed or homemade). In the notes section of the recipe I have linked to my favorite homemade brownie recipe. The filling and topping ingredients and instructions are included as well. Enjoy!
http://celebratingsweets.com/chocolate-coconut-brownies/
Hi, I’m visiting from Portugal.
Thank you so muche for your brownies, made one batch yesterday and everybody loved it!
I’m so happy to hear that. Thanks for stopping by!