Description
These Easy Coconut Cream Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat combining creamy coconut with a berry swirl. Simple to prepare, this dessert is perfect for any occasion, offering a tropical twist that’s sure to impress anyone looking for quick homemade desserts.
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
- To make the berry swirl, combine mixed berries, maple syrup, and cornstarch mixed with water in a small saucepan over medium heat, cooking for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until the texture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing well until combined. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top. Top with spoonfuls of the cooled berry swirl and swirl gently with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is just set but jiggly. Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour.
Feel free to use any mix of berries for the swirl, fresh or frozen.
These bars are best chilled overnight to enhance the flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg