Italian Cream Cheesecake Bars
- Prep time:15 min
- Total time:4 hr 10 min
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:24
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Italian Cream Cheesecake Bars
- Prep time:15 min
- Total time:4 hr 10 min
- Ingredients:9
- Servings:24
- Calories per serving:
Treat your guests to these nutty cheesecake bars layered with pecans and coconut - an irresistible Italian dessert.
Ingredient
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (24 squares)
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Additional chopped pecans, toasted, if desired
Instructions
- Step 1Heat 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. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan.
- Step 2In large bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 1 minute or until smooth. Stir in coconut and 1/2 cup pecans. Carefully spread filling over crust.
- Step 3Bake 25 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight. Use foil to lift out of pan. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Sprinkle with additional chopped pecans.
Nutrition Facts
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