HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE BARS 
1 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. soft butter

Combine crust ingredients at low speed in mixer, or with fork, until particles are fine. Pat into greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 19 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. milk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple, well drained

Blend softened cream cheese with sugar, milk and egg. When smooth fold in vanilla and the well drained pineapple. Spread filling over partially baked crust.

TOPPING:

Mix together: 1 c. flaked coconut

Sprinkle coconut topping over filling. Bake for an additional 17 to 20 minutes, or until coconut turns brown on edges. Cool. Keep refrigerated. Cut into bars.

This recipe was a K-1 Food Fest favorite!

 

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