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Pineapple Cheesecake Dessert Bars
Delicious and creamy pineapple cheesecake bars give you the perfect taste of Hawaii!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 16 Bars
Calories: 282 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, divided
- ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts, divided
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- toasted coconut, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper then lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine the flour, ¼ cup sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Using the back of a fork, mix until crumbly. Press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, about ⅛-inch in thickness.
- Bake the crust for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
- Add the cream cheese and 1 cup powdered sugar to a large bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until combined. Add the egg, ¼ cup sugar, crushed pineapple, coconut, and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Fold in ¼ cup white chocolate chips, and ¼ cup macadamia nuts.
- Pour the batter on top of the baked crust and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until set and the edges are lightly brown.
- Remove the bars from the oven and sprinkle with ¼ cup white chocolate chips and ¼ cup macadamia nuts. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired. Let bars cool for an hour before cutting and store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.