Description
Enjoy the delicious combination of creamy coconut and berry swirls in these Easy Coconut Cream Cheesecake Bars. With simple ingredients like coconut milk and cream cheese, this recipe creates a tropical dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or quick weeknight treats. You’ll love the ease of preparation and the irresistible flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- pinch of salt
- 2 (8 oz) packages light cream cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese)
- ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk (shake well before using)
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, maple syrup, and cornstarch mixed with water. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened. Lightly mash the berries, then remove from heat and cool.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Drop spoonfuls of the cooled berry swirl on top and swirl gently with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use almond flour in the crust instead of graham cracker crumbs.
Make sure to cool the bars completely before refrigerating to enhance texture and flavor.
These bars can be topped with whipped cream or additional berries for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg