TOASTED COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS

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Serve your guests with these toasted coconut cheesecake bars that are made using Betty Crocker® brownie mix - a delicious dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (1 lb 1 oz) Betty Crocker™ dark chocolate Premium brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut, toasted
4 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
Additional toasted coconut, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
  • Make brownies as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs. Spread in pan. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and almond extract with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Fold in 1 1/2 cups coconut. Drop mixture by tablespoonfuls over brownie batter in pan.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until cream cheese filling is light brown. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 5 rows by 3 rows.
  • In small resealable freezer plastic bag, place bittersweet chocolate; seal bag. Microwave on High about 1 minute or until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chocolate is smooth; cut off tiny corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle chocolate over bars. Sprinkle with additional coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587, Carbohydrate 59 g, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 377 mg

Crazy Santosh
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These cheesecake bars are a must-try for any coconut lover.


jesse shelley
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I'm definitely going to be making these bars again soon.


Abdul qadeer Bangulzai
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert for a summer party.


Anabel Gardoze
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time and served later.


Kayleigh Corby
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The crust is the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery.


rithesh
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These cheesecake bars are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Synodia Mashambanaka
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit.


Chris Bennett
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These cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Munna malik Munna malik
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these bars.


Marcia Walichiewicz
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The toasted coconut topping really makes these bars special.


Stephen Myall
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These cheesecake bars are so rich and creamy.


Ifeacho Chineye
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I love the combination of coconut and cheesecake. These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Hunar Khan
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The recipe was easy to follow and the bars were delicious.


Donna O'Neal
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I've made these cheesecake bars several times and they always turn out perfect.


T-Press The musician
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These cheesecake bars were a hit at my party! The toasted coconut added a delicious flavor and texture.