tropical cheesecake bars
This cheesecake square is delicious, don't take my word for it... try it for yourself. It's the perfect treat, rich, creamy and full of flavor with lovely textures; absolutely decadent.
prep time
12 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
6 - 12 (Prep time includes baking the first layer)
Ingredients
- - 1 1/4 cups flour
- - 1/3 cup sugar
- - 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- - 1/2 tbsp freshly grated blood orange zest
- - 1/2 cup sweet butter
- - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- - 1/4 cup sugar
- - 1 large egg
- - 1 1/2 tablespoon blood orange juice
- - 1/2 cup candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
- - 1/8 cup candied ginger, finely chopped
- - 1/8 cup coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
How To Make tropical cheesecake bars
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Step 2Crumb mixture: In a small bowl, add the flour, sugar, toasted coconut, orange zest and butter.
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Step 3Using a blender, beat on low speed 2 minutes until well mixed.
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Step 4You will want 1/2 cup of the crumb mixture for later use.
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Step 5Gently press the crumb mixture into a dry 8" square pan, to form the crust layer.
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Step 6Bake for 10 minutes, until crust is lightly browned. Set aside to cool until needed.
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Step 7Cream cheese filling: Combine the cream cheese, sugar, egg and orange juice in a small bowl: and with your blender beat until smooth and creamy. Now stir in the candied pineapple, candied ginger and macadamia nuts, mix well.
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Step 8Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust and sprinkle the reserved crumbs over top. Place the pan back into the oven for 20 - 30 minutes longer.
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Step 9Cool completely, cut into squares and store in the fridge in a covered container.
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Discover More
Category:
Other Desserts
Keyword:
#hawaii
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Hawaiian/Polynesian
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