layered coconut cream cheesecake bars

(2 RATINGS)
193 Pinches
Goshen, NJ
Updated on Apr 22, 2011

A decadant creamy dessert that is so easy.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 84 - nilla wafers/divided
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,melted
  • 1 package 8 ounce cream cheese,softened
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 package cool whip/container,thawed and divided
  • 2 packages jello vanillaflavor instant pudding
  • 2 1/2 cups cold milk
  • 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut/toasted and divided

How To Make layered coconut cream cheesecake bars

  • Step 1
    RESERVE 24 wafers.Crush remaining wafers
  • Step 2
    Mix with butter.
  • Step 3
    Press crushed wafers into bottom of 13 x9 inch pan;REFIGERATE while you prepare the filling.
  • Step 4
    Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until well blended,whisk in 1 cup of the COOL WHIP.
  • Step 5
    CAREFULLY spread over the crust
  • Step 6
    Stand the reserved wafers around the edges.
  • Step 7
    Beat the pudding mix and milk with a whisk in a medium bowl 2 minutes,stir in 1 cup of COOL WHIP and 3/4 cup of toasted coconut,spread over cream cheese layer.
  • Step 8
    Top with remaining COOL WHIP and coconut
  • Step 9
    REFRIGERATE at least 5 hours.
  • Step 10
    HOW TO TOAST COCONUT: spread coconut evenly in a shallow pan.Bake at 350 degrees for only 7-10 minutes until light brown,stir frequently,or spread in a microwavable pie plate.microwave on high 3 minutes or until lightly browned,stirring every minute.WATCH CAREFULLY AS COCCNUT CAN BURN EASILY1
  • Step 11
    You can use more COOL WHIP,even better! VERY GOOD!!!!!!!

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