No-Bake Cherry Coconut Slice Inspired by Australian Candy Bars

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-16 · Updated 2026-07-16

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A luscious no-bake treat combining sweetened condensed milk, cherries, and shredded coconut with a crunchy cookie base for a decadent dessert. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, chopped maraschino cherries, shredded coconut into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 Australian cuisine 180 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 can (14 oz/396g) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries
1 cup shredded coconut
1 1/2 cups crushed digestive biscuits
1/4 cup (57g), melted unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

The bakeware we’d bake this in → Best Bakeware Sets in 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Bakeware & baking tools → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups crushed digestive biscuits and 1 cup shredded coconut. Add 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
Step 3: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
Step 4: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even layer.
Step 5: Refrigerate the slice for at least 4 hours or until firm and set. Once chilled, lift the slice out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares to serve.