Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Slice into bars before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.