Description

These Easy Coconut Cream Cheesecake Bars offer a delightful taste of the tropics with a creamy cheesecake filling, a buttery crust, and a fruity berry swirl. Made with wholesome ingredients like coconut milk and cream cheese, they are perfect for gatherings or a simple sweet craving!

Ingredients

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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
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

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Instructions

Make the berry swirl by combining mixed berries, maple syrup, and cornstarch with water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Lightly mash berries and cool.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt in a medium bowl until sandy. Press into the pan bottom and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon juice, mixing fully. Incorporate eggs one by one on low speed without overmixing.
Pour cheesecake filling on the crust, smooth the top, then drop cooled berry swirl over it. Swirl gently with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 325°F (160°C) until the center is slightly jiggle. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

For gluten-free bars, use almond flour instead of graham cracker crumbs.
You can substitute mixed berries with any berry of your choice for the swirl.
Chill overnight for the best texture before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg