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 -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

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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.