Coconut-Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

 

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 8 + 18 min. Chill: 3 Hrs. Oven 350 F

Ingredients (Makes 32 bars):

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup finely crushed graham crackers
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup ground pecans
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 8 oz. pkg cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 Tbsp brandy or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups blueberries

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease 13x9x2 inch baking pan;set aside.
2. For crust, in small saucepan heat butter over medium heat until the color of light brown sugar. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. In medium blow stir together, graham crackers, flour, coconut, pecans, and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in butter until combined. Evenly press on bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar on medium until combined. Add eggs, brandy or milk, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Pour over hot crust. Sprinkle blueberries.
5. Bake 18-20 minutes or until center appears set. Cool in pan on rack. Cover and refrigerate. Cut into bars. Store, covered, in refrigerator. 

Each bar:136 cal, 9 g fat, 46 mg chol, 78 mg sodium, 11 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 2 g pro.

Reference: Better Homes and Garden Magazine May 2008 p. 201