Description
These Easy Coconut Cream Cheesecake Bars are a tropical delight, combining creamy cheesecake with a berry swirl on a delicious crust. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, they are easy to make and oh-so delicious!
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, shaken well
- 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
- Make the berry swirl by combining mixed berries, maple syrup, and cornstarch mixed with water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes, then mash lightly and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the crust by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C) and lining an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt until resembling wet sand. Press evenly into the pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
- Assemble the cheesecake by pouring the filling over the pre-baked crust. Drop spoonfuls of the cooled berry swirl on top and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30 to 35 minutes, until the center is just set. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour.
Letting the cheesecake chill overnight enhances the flavors and texture.
These bars can be served with additional fresh berries on top for added garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg