Toasted Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Toasted Coconut Cheesecake Bars
180 min.
15
465kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Toasted Coconut Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and creamy cheesecake that will leave you craving more. This vegetarian dessert is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in.

Imagine sinking your fork into a luscious layer of creamy cheesecake, infused with the nutty essence of almond extract and the tropical flavor of toasted coconut, all resting atop a decadent layer of fudgy brownies. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, from the chewy brownie base to the smooth cheesecake topping, finished with a drizzle of bittersweet chocolate for that extra touch of elegance.

With a preparation time of just 180 minutes, these bars are surprisingly easy to make, allowing you to impress your friends and family without spending all day in the kitchen. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking to satisfy your dessert cravings, these Toasted Coconut Cheesecake Bars are sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box brownie mix dark
  • serving vegetable oil for on brownie mix box
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • teaspoon almond extract 
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups coconut flakes flaked toasted
  • oz baker's chocolate chopped
  • serving coconut or toasted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Make brownies as directed on box, using water, oil and eggs.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cut into 5 rows by 3 rows.
  6. 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.
  7. Sprinkle with additional coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories465kcal
Protein5.89%
Fat58.07%
Carbs36.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.14
Glycemic Load
7.66
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.512173893659%

Flavonoids

Catechin
4.86mg
Epicatechin
10.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.13kcal
23.26%
Fat:31.18g
47.97%
Saturated Fat:17.97g
112.34%
Carbohydrates:43.55g
14.52%
Net Carbohydrates:40.85g
14.85%
Sugar:29.35g
32.61%
Cholesterol:78.55mg
26.18%
Sodium:259.42mg
11.28%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Caffeine:6.05mg
2.02%
Protein:7.11g
14.23%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.34%
Copper:0.33mg
16.52%
Iron:2.78mg
15.44%
Vitamin A:656.69IU
13.13%
Selenium:8.91µg
12.74%
Phosphorus:114.48mg
11.45%
Fiber:2.7g
10.8%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.58%
Magnesium:37.75mg
9.44%
Zinc:1.25mg
8.32%
Calcium:58.99mg
5.9%
Potassium:183.89mg
5.25%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.19%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.42%
Vitamin K:3.46µg
3.29%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.97%
Folate:11.27µg
2.82%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.04%
Vitamin D:0.18µg
1.17%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.03%