Description
Coconut Mango Cheesecake Bars are a tropical delight that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the refreshing flavors of coconut and mango.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mango puree (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, ½ cup shredded coconut, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mango puree until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the baking pan. Spread it evenly. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with a tablespoon of sugar (optional) and spread it gently over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top with sweetened shredded coconut. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For a tropical twist, try adding a layer of fresh mango slices on top before serving.
- You can also substitute the mango puree with passion fruit puree for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg