Description
Indulge in a slice of Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Bars, a tropical delight that combines creamy cheesecake, juicy pineapple, and crunchy coconut. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a sweet escape, these bars will transport you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite. Easy to make and adaptable for dietary preferences, they are sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and vanilla.
- Spread filling over crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg