Description
Delicious Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars that combine the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with a creamy cheesecake filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, finely crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- ½ cup crushed pineapple
- ½ cup toasted shredded coconut
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased or parchment-lined 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in vanilla, coconut milk, and crushed pineapple.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours (or overnight).
- In a saucepan, combine pineapple juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Remove from heat and fold in crushed pineapple. Let cool completely.
- Spread pineapple topping evenly over the chilled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Cut into bars and top each with whipped cream and a cherry.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid a soggy cheesecake.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg