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

Helal miya
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Yum!


Shafin Ahmed
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These cheesecake squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Hafiz Dil Murad Khoso
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cheesecake squares without any problems. The recipe was easy to follow.


Sami Lurka
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I made these cheesecake squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They were a huge hit.


Lubabalo Osiris
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These cheesecake squares were perfect for a summer party. They were light and refreshing, and everyone loved them.


Patrick Nobatani
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake squares out of the pan, but they were worth the effort. They were so good!


MEHAR QUEEN
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The crust on these cheesecake squares was a bit dry, but the filling was creamy and delicious.


Dharmendar Sharma
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These cheesecake squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Stephen Akai
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I decided to try these cheesecake squares anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The coconut flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was delicious.


Younis Angra
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I made these cheesecake squares for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the squares turned out perfectly.


Norul Amin
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These coconut cheesecake squares were a hit at my party! The combination of the creamy cheesecake filling and the flaky crust was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.