Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are thick and creamy with a buttery coconut graham cracker crust. They’re bursting with fresh key lime flavor for the ultimate cheesecake dessert!

Key Lime Cheesecake Bars with Coconut Macadamia Crust are so easy to make, ultra creamy, and bursting with fresh key lime flavor! @FlavortheMoment

I love cheesecake, but a big slice is too much for me.  My mini lemon cheesecakes are a family favorite, but this time I thought baking bars would be even easier.

These Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are creamy, bursting with fresh key lime flavor, and are so easy to make!

Key lime cheesecake bars on a pedestal server

I’m a bit obsessed with key limes which you may be able to tell if you’ve hung around here for a while.  

My key lime pie and key lime cookies are staples for special occasions, so every time I see them in the store I grab a bag, juice them, and stick the juice in my freezer for key lime emergencies.

There’s nothing like fresh key lime juice — it’s so much better than the bottled varieties!

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The crust for these key lime cheesecake bars is no ordinary graham cracker crust. It’s complete with macadamia nuts and finely shredded unsweetened coconut added to make it really special.  

If you’re not a fan of either, simply omit them and substitute it with an equal amount of more graham cracker crumbs.

These bars came together so quickly, and even if you have to juice the key limes you’ll have this dessert prepped in no time.  You’ll have them eaten even faster, because yeah…cheesecake!

These key lime cheesecake bars are cheesecake without the fuss.  They’re creamy with a key lime pop of freshness and a mild coconut-macadamia flavor that takes the crust over the top.  

This could be my favorite key lime recipe ever, but I think I say that about all of them. 🙂

key lime cheesecake bars stacked up on parchment paper

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Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

Servings: 12 servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Key lime cheesecake bars feature a coconut graham cracker crust topped with a thick layer of creamy key lime cheesecake. They're bursting with fresh key lime flavor and are so much easier to make than traditional cheesecake!
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Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut*
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts*
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

For the filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt may substitute with sour cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the whipped cream:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions 

Prepare the crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8×8" square baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • Place the graham cracker crumbs, coconut, macadamia nuts, sugar, and pinch of salt in a small bowl and stir to combine. Add the melted butter and stir until the crumbs are coated well with the butter. Press the crust into the prepared baking dish evenly and bake for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Cool on a wire rack while you make the filling.

Prepare the filling:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together at medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the Greek yogurt , eggs, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla, and beat until combined.
  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the filling is set but still a bit jiggly in the center (the filling will set more as it cools).
  • Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours.

Prepare the whipped cream:

  • Place the heavy cream and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer and beat at medium high until medium peaks form. Beat by hand a few seconds more until almost stiff. Set aside.
  • Grab the ends of the foil and lift the cheesecake from the pan. Cut into bars with a very sharp knife, cleaning the knife with warm water in between slices to get a clean slice. Pipe or dollop the whipped cream on top of the bars, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • If you’re not a fan of macadamia nuts or coconut, simply omit them from the graham cracker crust. You’ll need to replace them with an equal amount of graham cracker crumbs.
  • If preparing these bars in advance, wait until you’re ready to serve to make the whipped cream since it deflates quickly in the fridge. Or, make a batch of stabilized whipped cream, which holds its shape for a couple days if stored correctly.
  • Roll your key limes on the counter before slicing them to get the most juice out of them.

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g, Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 60mg, Sodium: 69mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 22g

    Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

    Course: Sweets
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Marcie
    All recipes and images © Flavor the Moments.
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