Coconut Cheesecake Bars

Coconut Cheesecake Bars recipe - the best coconut cheesecake bars I have ever had! They are sweet, creamy, coconut-y. The no graham cracker crust is a must try.Crunchy Creamy Sweet Original Recipe
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 good size bars
Calories: 325 kcal
Author: Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet

Ingredients
for the crust:
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted, cooled completely
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
for the filling:
1 8 oz . package cream cheese softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup and 1/2 sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
Line 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
In a mixing bowl, mix together melted butter and sugar. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and mix well. The dough should be thick.
Press the crust dough onto the bottom of prepared pan. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese and sugar. Add flour, egg and vanilla. Mix well.
Stir in coconut.
Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust. Spread evenly.
Bake cheesecake bars for 33 to 36 minutes or until the center doesn't jiggle anymore and the top is golden.
Cool completely before slicing.