Coconut and Lime Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Filling

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Add softened butter; mix until well combined. Press into prepared baking pan.
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until combined.
2. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by lime zest and juice.
3. Stir in shredded coconut and softened butter. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Pour filling over baked crust.

Baking

1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
2. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Cutting

1. Cut into bars and serve.

Note: These coconut and lime cheesecake bars are perfect for springtime, with the bright flavors of lime and the sweetness of coconut.