HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE BARS

 

These Hawaiian Cheesecake Bars taste just like a tropical island getaway. And who couldn’t use that during this time of year?

Hawaiian Cheesecake Bars are a classic tropical treat that is sure to become a family favorite. The shortbread crust is covered by a thick layer of pineapple cheesecake then crowned with a buttery coconut topping. I’m in love!

Ingredients:

16 ounces crushed pineapple, drained

16 ounces cream cheese

2 cups all purpose flour

2 cups flaked coconut

2 TBS melted butter

4 TBS sugar

2 tsp vanilla

1 cup sugar

1 cup butter

4 TBS milk

2 eggs

Directions:

1 - Combine flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup butter. Pat mixture into ungreased 9 X 13 pan. Bake at 350 oven for 14-19 minutes. Cool slightly.

2 - Mix together cream cheese, 4 TBS sugar, milk and eggs. Fold in vanilla, and drained pineapple. Spread over baked crust.

3 - Combine coconut and 2 TBS melted butter. Sprinkle over pineapple layer filling. Bake 350 for 15-20 minutes!

ENJOY!