Description
Deliciously creamy cheesecake bars with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut. A perfect treat combining a buttery crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and a coconut topping for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and drained crushed pineapple.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over crust and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid soggy bars.
- For extra coconut flavor, toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling on top.
- Store bars in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg