Description
Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Bars are a tropical treat that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake infused with fresh pineapple and coconut, all sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are perfect for summer gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With their vibrant flavors and delightful texture, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that transports you straight to a sun-soaked paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (well-drained)
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese in another bowl until smooth. Gradually add sour cream and powdered sugar until blended.
- Fold in vanilla extract, pineapple chunks, and coconut flakes. Mix in eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least three hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg