Description
Coconut Mango Cheesecake Bars are a tropical dessert that blends creamy cheesecake with sweet mango and nutty coconut, perfect for summer occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh mango puree (about 2 ripe mangoes)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, toasted (optional)
- Fresh mango slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and sugar. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press crust mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in mango puree, sour cream, and coconut milk until well combined and smooth.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C). Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven and let bars cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Lift cheesecake out of the pan and slice into bars. Garnish with toasted coconut and mango slices if desired. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal of bars.
- Chilling overnight enhances flavor and texture.
- Don’t overbake to avoid cracks in the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: mango cheesecake bars, coconut dessert, tropical cheesecake, summer dessert, creamy mango bars