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Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars

These Skinny Coconut Cheesecake Bars are a light, creamy dessert made with Greek yogurt, Neufchâtel cheese, and a golden graham crust, finished with toasted almonds and coconut for a crisp touch.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

For the crust

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the filling

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese softened
  • ¾ cup 0% plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 teaspoons coconut extract

For the topping

  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup shredded or flaked unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Bake graham crust at 350°F for 8–9 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, eggs, flour, and extracts; pour over crust.
  • Bake 25 minutes total, covering for the last 5.
  • Toast almonds and coconut until golden.
  • Cool, top, and chill 4 hours before serving.