Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars

Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars
45 min.
16
112kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with these delightful Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars! Perfectly blending the creamy richness of cheesecake with the refreshing flavors of pineapple and coconut, these bars are a must-try for dessert lovers. With just 45 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that serves 16, making them ideal for gatherings, parties, or simply a sweet treat at home.

Each bar is a guilt-free indulgence, clocking in at only 112 calories, so you can enjoy a slice (or two!) without the worry. The combination of low-fat ingredients, like cottage cheese and fat-free cream cheese, ensures that you can satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things light. The graham cracker crust adds a delightful crunch, perfectly complementing the smooth and creamy filling.

What sets these cheesecake bars apart is the vibrant burst of fresh pineapple and the toasty coconut topping, which transports you straight to a sunny beach with every bite. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or just looking to treat yourself, these Piña Colada Cheesecake Bars are sure to impress. So grab your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that’s as delicious as it is easy to make!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • tablespoon canola oil 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • ounces weight cream cheese fat-free block-style softened
  • 0.8 cup egg substitute 
  • cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • 1.5 tablespoons lemon zest grated
  • cup cottage cheese 2% low-fat
  • cup pineapple fresh chopped
  • tablespoon pineapple juice 
  • Dash salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 0.3 cup coconut shredded unsweetened toasted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. To prepare crust, combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Add butter, oil, and 1 tablespoon water; toss well. Press mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  4. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  5. To prepare filling, combine cottage cheese and the next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor, and process until smooth.
  6. Add egg substitute, and process until blended.
  7. Spread cheese mixture over cooled crust.
  8. Bake at 350 for 33 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled. Top with pineapple and coconut.
  9. Cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition Facts

Calories112kcal
Protein14.39%
Fat31.57%
Carbs54.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.36
Glycemic Load
8.47
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.4278260858163%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.14mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:111.58kcal
5.58%
Fat:3.99g
6.13%
Saturated Fat:2g
12.47%
Carbohydrates:15.35g
5.12%
Net Carbohydrates:14.69g
5.34%
Sugar:11.02g
12.25%
Cholesterol:4.75mg
1.58%
Sodium:153.79mg
6.69%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:4.09g
8.17%
Selenium:6.78µg
9.69%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.52%
Vitamin C:6.19mg
7.5%
Phosphorus:61.76mg
6.18%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.94%
Calcium:36.98mg
3.7%
Iron:0.62mg
3.43%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.16%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.9%
Folate:11.34µg
2.84%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.73%
Fiber:0.66g
2.63%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.58%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.54%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.5%
Magnesium:9.5mg
2.37%
Potassium:80.46mg
2.3%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.84%
Copper:0.04mg
1.8%
Vitamin A:83.1IU
1.66%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes