Pineapple Cheesecake Bars

Crust:

3 C. Flour
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 1/2 C butter, softened

In med bowl combine ingredients. Mix well. Press into large cookie sheet and poke holes with fork. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min or until lightly browned.

While crust is cooking make coconut topping:

2 Tbsp melted butter

3 C. sweetened coconut, grated

In a small bowl mix together. Set aside

cream cheese filling;

16 oz cream cheese
2 eggs
4 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp milk
2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp vanilla extract
20 oz can crushed pineapple

Combine cream cheese, eggs, sugar, milk, almond & vanilla extracts in a large bowl. Beat with mixer until smooth. Add crushed pineapple.

Pour over baked crust

Sprinkle the coconut topping on top

Bake at 350 for 18-20 min or until coconut has browned and middle is set. Chill for at least ONE hour before serving.