Description
A rich, irresistible dessert featuring a graham cracker crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a coconut topping, all baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
Step 3: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
Step 4: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
Step 5: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cream cheese layer.
Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded sweetened coconut and then the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the condensed milk layer.
Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the cream cheese layer should come out mostly clean.
Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars. For best results, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a prettier presentation, you can lightly toast the shredded coconut before sprinkling it on top. To do this, spread it on a baking sheet and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg