Dreaming of a tropical vacation?
These mess-free bars get theirintense coconut flavorfrom both coconut milk and lots of flaked coconut.
Add a little island crunch by topping with chopped and toasted macadamia nuts.
Credit:Southern Living
Spray bottom and sides of a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
Mix crushed cookies, butter, and 3 Tbsp.
sugar in a small bowl until blended.
Press mixture into bottom of pan.
Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, just until blended after each addition.
Add coconut milk, lime zest, and lime juice; beat at low speed until blended.
Stir in 1 cup flaked coconut.
Pour over baked, cooled crust.
Top with remaining 1 cup flaked coconut.
Bake at 325F for 45 to 50 minutes or until set.
Let cheesecake stand in oven, with oven door open at least 4 inches, for 30 minutes.
Remove cheesecake from oven.
Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour.
Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
