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slice of pina colada cheesecake bar topped with toasted coconut and cherries on a white plate
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Pina Colada Cheesecake Bars

Pina colada cheesecake bars are full of sweet pineapple and cheesecake fillings with a coconut whipped topping. They're so rich and delicious.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 Bars
Calories 561kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Pan
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut

Pineapple Layer

  • 6 ounces pineapple gelatin
  • cup boiling water
  • 6.8 ounces vanilla instant pudding
  • 2 ½ cups cold milk

Topping

  • 8 ounce whipped topping
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut toasted
  • 12 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, combine graham crackers with sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
  • Pour the crust mixture into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
  • Bake until just golden about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Prepare the fillings.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  • Next add in the coconut milk and eggs until well combined.
  • Stir in the shredded coconut.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool completely.
  • Place the pan in the fridge to chill for 2 hours.
  • Next make the pineapple layer.
  • In small bowl, place the 2 packets of pineapple gelatin, and add the boiling water.
  • Whisk together until combined and most of the gelatin is dissolved.
  • In medium bowl, whisk together the dry pudding mixes and milk until well combined.
  • Whisk the pineapple gelatin into the vanilla pudding until completely combined.
  • Pour over the chilled cheesecake layer.
  • Chill again for 5 minutes.
  • Make your toasted coconut by placing the 1 cup shredded coconut in a dry pan over medium low heat stirring constantly until golden brown.
  • Spread the whipped topping over the pineapple layer.
  • Top with the toasted shredded coconut and cherries.
  • Chill for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Bar | Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg