Name: Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Cooking spray -; 1 1/4 c. (150 g.) finely ground graham cracker crumbs (from about 10 crackers) -; 1/2 c. (27 g.) unsweetened shredded coconut -; 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted -; 1/4 c. (50 g.) granulated sugar -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, room temperature -; 1/3 c. granulated sugar -; 3 large eggs -; 1/2 c. coconut cream (from a 14-oz. can) -; 1/3 c. fresh Key lime juice -; 1/2 tsp. coconut extract -; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt -; Whipped cream, for topping -; 1/2 c. toasted sweetened shredded coconut flakes -; Key lime zest and wheels, for serving -

Ingredients for - Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

1. Cooking spray

2. 1 1/4 c. (150 g.) finely ground graham cracker crumbs (from about 10 crackers)

3. 1/2 c. (27 g.) unsweetened shredded coconut

4. 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted

5. 1/4 c. (50 g.) granulated sugar

6. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

7. 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, room temperature

8. 1/3 c. granulated sugar

9. 3 large eggs

10. 1/2 c. coconut cream (from a 14-oz. can)

11. 1/3 c. fresh Key lime juice

12. 1/2 tsp. coconut extract

13. 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

14. Whipped cream, for topping

15. 1/2 c. toasted sweetened shredded coconut flakes

16. Key lime zest and wheels, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 9" square baking pan with cooking spray and line pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on 2 opposite sides. Grease parchment with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut, butter, granulated sugar, and salt. Transfer to prepared pan and gently press into an even layer.

3 . Stage

Bake crust until lightly golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

4 . Stage

In a large bowl, using a handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, coconut cream, Key lime juice, coconut extract, and salt until smooth. Pour filling into crust.

5 . Stage

Bake cheesecake until just set, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

6 . Stage

Using parchment overhang, lift cheesecake from pan and transfer to a cutting board. Slice into bars.

7 . Stage

Top with whipped cream, coconut, lime zest, and lime wheels. Serve chilled.