Description
Delightful cheesecake bars combining creamy texture with tropical flavors of coconut and pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 boxes (3 oz each) pineapple gelatin
- 1/3 cup boiling water
- 2 boxes (3.4 oz each) vanilla instant pudding & pie filling mix
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
- 12 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and bake for 12 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy. Add coconut milk and eggs, mixing well. Stir in shredded coconut and pour over cooled crust. Bake for 45 minutes and cool completely. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours.
- Mix pineapple gelatin with boiling water until dissolved. In another bowl, whisk vanilla pudding mix with cold milk. Stir in gelatin mixture until smooth, then pour over chilled cheesecake. Chill for 5 minutes.
- Toast shredded coconut in a pan over medium-low heat until golden. Spread whipped topping over pineapple layer and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
- Chill for another 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smoother mixture. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 57 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, tropical, pina colada, summer treat