luscious coconut cheesecake bars

Name: LUSCIOUS COCONUT CHEESECAKE BARS
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) raw chip coconut (or regular shredded); 3/4 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) finely shredded orange peel; 1/4 cup(s) (1/2 stick) butter, melted; 1 package(s) (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1/4 cup(s) orange juice; 1 - egg; 1 - mango, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on Apr 30, 2013

This tropical dessert calls for raw chip coconut, which can usually be found at natural or health food stores, but you can also use regular unsweetened shredded coconut, though be careful because it may brown a bit faster. Recipe & Photo: Better Homes & Gardens

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 25 Min

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yield Makes 16 bars

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw chip coconut (or regular shredded)
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup orange juice
1 - egg
1 - mango, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped

How To Make luscious coconut cheesecake bars

Step 1

Spread the coconut in a 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake, uncovered in a preheated 350-degree oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring once. Cool.

Step 2

For crust, place 2 tsp. of the roasted coconut in the bowl of a food processor. Transfer remaining coconut to a bowl; cover and set aside. To the food processor add graham cracker crumbs, the 2 Tbsp. sugar, and the orange peel. Gradually add melted butter, processing with on-off turns until mixture begins to come together.
Step 3

Press mixture into the bottom of the 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack, about 15 minutes.
Step 4

For filling, in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, the 1/3 cup sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer until combined. Add orange juice, beat until smooth. Stir in egg. Pour mixture over baked crust. Bake about 15 minutes or until center is just set. Cool on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
Step 5

Cut into bars. Spoon on mango and sprinkle with reserved roasted coconut.
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