These cheesecake squares have an almond crust, a chocolate topping and a very creamy no bake center!
Cheesecake squares are so easy!
I’m not sure I have a motto, but if I did, it would probably be “no regrets”. I’m not saying I’m a crazy adventure seeker who refuses to live life without trying everything. When I say I have no regrets, I only mean I never look back.
Looking back is a waste of time; as it cannot change the present. For instance, I can’t change the fact that in moving haste, I threw away a folder containing a large stack of my mom’s recipes. A folder she put together for my sisters and me. A folder with handwritten recipes and her favorite saved recipes. A folder that took her hours to compile and assemble.
One of the recipes in that folder was a recipe for cheesecake squares. My mom didn’t make it often, but I knew it was a favorite of hers. It was easy, creamy and full of chocolate and almonds. I have wanted to make that recipe so many times over the years, but I couldn’t find it in any of my online searches. I was going to work off of these No Bake Peanut Butter Bars or these Cheesecake Bars but thankfully my sister isn’t as hasty as I am when it comes to getting rid of things.
My Cheesecake Squares
My mom’s original recipe calls for a crust made out of peanuts. Peanuts are great for snacking, but in my baking I prefer almonds. In my version of the recipe, I used chopped almonds along with coconut, graham cracker crumbs and chocolate in my crust. After the crust had been set, I spread a simple cream cheese filling over the crust and then topped everything off with a layer of semi-sweet chocolate. A sprinkling of chopped coconut almonds made this dessert complete.
I am so happy to have been reunited with mom’s recipe. I’m going to make sure to keep this one safe. Between the coconut almonds, the coconut, the cream cheese, and chocolate; these no bake cheesecake squares are going to become one of my families favorite recipes!
These no-bake squares will make your summer entertaining simple and delicious. Bring them to all your potlucks, cookouts and BBQ’s; they will disappear in minutes!
No Bake Cheesecake Squares
These cheesecake squares have an almond crust, a chocolate topping and a very creamy no bake center!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/4 semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup coconut
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup Blue Diamond Toasted Coconut Almonds, chopped
- 2 8 oz packages softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Microwave 3/4 cup butter with 1/2 cup chocolate chips on high for 2 minutes or until chocolate has melted, stir every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Stir in coconut, graham cracker crumbs,and 1/2 cup of almonds. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 in pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese together with sugar and vanilla until well blended and creamy. Spread mixture over the crust and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Microwave the remaining butter and chocolate until melted; stir until smooth. Pour mixture over the cream cheese. Sprinkle with remaining almonds, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
- Chill until ready to serve. Keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Information
Yield
16Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 383Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 12gCholesterol 59mgSodium 232mgCarbohydrates 28gFiber 2gSugar 21gProtein 5g
Karen Tannenbaum says
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. I know you must just feel terrible that you tossed that recipe folder your mother had assembled for you. It is hard not to beat yourself up with something like that. I am sorry, but appreciate your way of handling it. It is the healthiest way. I know this is a recipe I am going to make over and over and I will think of you and your mother when I make it. Thank you. My mother recently passed away, and I have many of her handwritten recipes and her handwriting was gorgeous. I cherish them and usually shed a tear or two when I hold them in my hand.
Helen Fern says
No bake!! Perfect for the weather we’re having here in Oregon! Thanks for sharing on What’s for Dinner!
Mother of 3 says
Sounds so yummy! I can not wait to try them and just love no bake desserts for summer~ Pinned!
Jessica @ Citrus Blossom Bliss says
No bake desserts are so perfect for summer. I love a baked cheesecake as much as the next girl, but sometimes it doesn’t make sense to heat up the whole house for an hour when you can have something this delicious without having to sweat for it. I love that this is such a simple recipe, too!
Morgan says
These look AMAZING! so glad you were able to find your mom’s recipe!
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
These look so amazing! Thanks so much for sharing your delicious recipe at Share The Wealth Sunday!
Ashleigh says
I love family recipes. My husband has all of his father’s recipes and its nice to keep those family traditions going.
I would be so happy if you would share this in my weekly link party with everyone https://www.twentysomethinginthe2010s.com/peace-love-link-up-011/
I hope to see you there : )
Erin | Thanks for Cookin says
Oh that almond crust sounds absolutely to die for! I love chocolate and almonds together. Yum!
Frugal Hausfrau says
I can’t believe something that looks this good is no bake but these are incredible!! Pinning (and making) and Thanks for bringing it by Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Theresa @DearCreatives says
I love no back desserts. Thanks for sharing at the #InspriationSpotlight party! Shared
Linda Bouffard says
Featured and pinned. These look absolutely yummy. Hpe you are having a wonderful summer so far. Linda #Crafts a la mode
Julie says
These look great, I may have to substitute some ingredients depending on what we can get here in the UK but I can’t imagine going far wrong with these. My mouth is watering already!
The Happy Creations says
Wonderful no bake recipe!!!Love it!!Thanks for sharing this with Turn It Up Tuesday,I’m really happy my favorite post has been voted best of the best!!Congratulations:)
Rachel @ i love my disorganized life says
OMG girl. This is everything I dream about at night. Pinning!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
I love making an almond crust. Yum!
san says
I’m thinking of using toasted coconut and nuts instead of the coconut almonds. I think you can eat the crust as is.
Tanya Schroeder says
Toasted coconut is the best thing ever; that is a smart substitution!