Coconut Cream Pie Bars

Coconut Cream Pie Bars FOR THE CRUST: 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tbsp. water FOR THE FILLING: 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup corn starch 2 cups half and half 4 egg yolks 3 tbsp. butter 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut 1 1/2 tsp. coconut extract FOR THE TOPPING: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract sweetened coconut, toasted Preheat oven to 400F degrees Combine crust ingredients and spread into a 9x13 baking dish (note: for more detailed directions on making this crust, click HERE). Poke dough all over with a fork. This keeps the dough from puffing up too much while baking. Bake at 400F degrees for about 10-15 minutes. Crust should be a light golden brown and not "doughy".