Lemon Cheesecake Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

10 oz graham crackers, crushed
1 oz shredded coconut
13 tbsp butter, melted
14 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
1 None lemon, finely zested, plus more zest, to serve
1/4 cup lemon juice
14 oz can condensed milk
None None whipped cream, to serve

Preparation

Lightly grease and line an 8 x 12 inch baking dish with parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches above long sides. For the pastry base, combine graham cracker crumbs, coconut and butter in a bowl. Press into base of dish. Chill until firm, about 30 mins.
Meanwhile, for the topping, beat the cream cheese, vanilla and lemon zest together with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add lemon juice and condensed milk, beating well. Pour on pastry base. Chill until set and cut into squares. Top with more lemon zest and a dollop of cream, to serve.