Best 7 Coconut Cream Cheese Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a tropical delight with our tantalizing Coconut Cream Cheese Squares, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to paradise. These delectable squares feature a luscious coconut crust, a creamy cheesecake filling infused with tropical coconut, and a decadent cream cheese frosting. But that's not all! This article also offers a delightful assortment of other irresistible recipes, including a classic Coconut Cream Pie, a refreshing Coconut Limeade, and a tropical Coconut Shrimp Curry. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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The tropics lend flavor inspiration to this twist on cheesecake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies or other crisp cookies (about 24 cookies)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup canned coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crushed cookies, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar until blended. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and the flour with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Add coconut milk, lime peel and lime juice; beat on low speed until blended. Stir in 1 cup of the coconut. Pour over baked cooled crust. Top with remaining 1 cup coconut.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool in pan on cooling rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 265 mg

PHILADELPHIA® 3-STEP® COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS



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Yup, you read that right: You're just three steps away from serving up scrumptious coconut cheesecake bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 3h35m

Yield Makes 16 servings, 1 bar each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups soft coconut macaroon cookie crumbs (Kosher for Passover)
2 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cream of coconut
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix crumbs and margarine. Press firmly onto bottom of greased 8-inch square baking pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese, sugar, cream of coconut and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake 20 to 25 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Cut into 16 bars to serve. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CHOCOLATE-COCONUT CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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With its cheesecake center nestled between toasted coconut and a fudgy crust, this rich treat just may be the candy bar of your dreams. Be sure to use unsweetened dried coconut, sometimes labeled "desiccated."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups finely ground graham crackers (from 15 rectangles)
3 cups (10 ounces) finely shredded unsweetened coconut
5 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 ounces milk chocolate, finely chopped
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 stick ( 1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into 2-inch pieces, plus more for pan
3 large eggs plus 5 large egg yolks
12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Butter parchment.
  • Stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 cups coconut.
  • Place chocolates and 3 tablespoons sugar in a heatproof bowl, and set over a pan of simmering water. Heat, stirring, until melted. Add butter, and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly. Whisk in 1 egg.
  • Stir chocolate mixture into coconut mixture. Press evenly into prepared pan. Bake until set, 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool in pan.
  • Using a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat cream cheese and remaining cup sugar on high speed until very smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Reduce speed to medium, and add egg yolks and remaining 2 eggs, 1 at a time, until well combined. Scrape sides of bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until completely smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Pass mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, and stir until smooth. Pour over cooled crust. Sprinkle remaining cup coconut evenly over the top.
  • Bake, rotating pan halfway through, until top layer is just set and coconut is golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate, loosely covered, overnight.
  • Run a sharp knife around edges of pan, and use parchment to lift out cheesecake. Run a knife under hot water, and dry well. Use it to cut cheesecake into 1-inch squares, wiping knife clean between cuts.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE SQUARES



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A wonderful sweet creamy coconut topping on top of a buttery crust, perfect to serve on party tray. If you cut these in 2-inch squares, you should have around 50 pieces, but you can cut to any size desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (520 g) package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup flaked coconut (can use more if desired)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups icing sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, mix the cake mix, butter or margarine, 1 egg and 1 tbsp water.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the coconut over the cake mixture; set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, icing sugar, 3 eggs and vanilla.
  • Pour evenly over the coconut (do not mix).
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • Cool before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.8, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 27, Sodium 104.3, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9.9, Protein 1.4

COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS



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We can't wait for you to try these spectacular Coconut Cheesecake Bars. The layers of flavor start with a crisp chocolate cookie crust, creamy coconut cheesecake, thanks to Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut, and chewy toasted coconut. Easy and delicious, these cheesecake bars are a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter melted, plus more for buttering pan
1 (6.3 ounce) package GOYA® Chocolate Maria Cookies
½ cup sugar
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15 ounce) can Coco GOYA® Cream of Coconut, stirred
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs large eggs
½ teaspoon GOYA® Vanilla Extract
3 cups shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9"x13" cake pan with foil so that 2" foil hangs over each side. Butter pan; set aside. In bowl of food processor, add Maria cookies and sugar; pulse until fine crumbs form, about 30 seconds. Add melted butter; pulse to evenly moisten crumbs. Transfer crumbs to prepared pan; using spatula or bottom of glass, press crumbs into even layer. Bake crust until lightly puffed and fragrant, 12-15 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, in medium mixing bowl, using electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, cream of coconut and salt on medium-high speed until well combined, 3-4 minutes. Reduce speed to low; beat in eggs, one at a time, and then vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle coconut over top. Bake until edges of cheesecake is puffed but middle is barely set, 45 minutes. Cool cheesecake on cooling rack until room temperature. Chill in refrigerator, uncovered, until cold, at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • To remove cheesecake from pan, lifting up foil handles; transfer to cutting board. Cut cheesecake into squares. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.6 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 18.2 g, Sodium 200.2 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

COCONUT-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I wanted a frosting for a coconut layer cake that stood up to a stronger flavor without overpowering it and without being too sweet. If frosting a layer cake, I recommend spreading melted apricot preserves over the center layer, along with some frosting.

Provided by Lilster

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon coconut flavoring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Beat the cream cheese and butter in a mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with heavy cream. Beat in the salt, coconut flavoring, and vanilla extract. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and spreadable. Add additional confectioners' sugar if necessary to thicken the frosting, or more cream to thin. Stir in the coconut. If desired, spoon toasted coconut evenly over frosted cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 26.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 108.6 mg, Sugar 26.7 g

COCONUT-CREAM CHEESE PIE



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Take only 15 minutes to make a luscious Coconut-Cream Cheese Pie. The only challenge? Waiting for your Coconut-Cream Cheese Pie to come out of the fridge.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h40m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

48 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 cups BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
2 pkg. (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
2 cups plus 1 Tbsp. cold milk, divided
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, divided
1 Tbsp. sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine wafer crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup coconut; press onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 min. Cool.
  • Microwave cream cheese in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 10 sec. or just until softened; stir until creamy. Beat pudding mixes and 2 cups milk in large bowl with whisk 2 min. Add half the cream cheese; mix well. Stir in 3/4 cup of the remaining coconut and 1 cup COOL WHIP. Pour into crust.
  • Add sugar and remaining milk to remaining cream cheese; mix well. Stir in remaining COOL WHIP; spread over pie. Refrigerate 3 hours. Meanwhile, toast remaining coconut.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut over pie just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8859 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk and cream cheese.
  • If you don't have coconut extract, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  • Be sure to let the cream cheese mixture come to room temperature before beating it with the sugar. This will help to prevent lumps.
  • Don't overbeat the cream cheese mixture. Overbeating can cause it to curdle.
  • If you're using a 9x13 inch pan, you may need to adjust the baking time. Start checking the bars for doneness after about 25 minutes.
  • The bars are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

These coconut cream cheese squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy coconut flavor and rich cream cheese filling, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these coconut cream cheese squares a try. You won't be disappointed!

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