Description
Creamy Coconut Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with buttery coconut graham crust, silky lemon cheesecake filling, juicy blueberries, and rich bakery-style flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Coconut Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup butter melted
2 tbsp brown sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
16 oz cream cheese softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
Optional Topping:
Toasted shredded coconut
Extra blueberries
Lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. In a medium bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, melted butter, and brown sugar.
4. Press crust mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden.
6. Allow crust to cool slightly.
7. In a large bowl beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
8. Add sugar and mix until fully combined.
9. Beat in eggs one at a time.
10. Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
11. Fold blueberries gently into cheesecake batter.
12. Pour filling evenly over prepared crust.
13. Bake for 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
14. Cool completely at room temperature.
15. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.
16. Top with toasted coconut, extra blueberries, and lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
Do not overmix after adding eggs.
Chill overnight for the cleanest slices and best texture.
Toast coconut lightly for deeper flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg