Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Introduction
Pineapple coconut cheesecake bars combine the tropical richness of pineapple and sweet coconut with the creamy decadence of classic cheesecake—all on a crisp graham cracker crust. These bars are easy to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect for entertaining or satisfying a sweet tooth without overindulgence.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup melted butter

• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained

• ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut

 Directions

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