Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Ultimate Coconut Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, with a hint of coconut in every bite, this baked cheesecake is a delightful dessert that will transport you to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut (for filling)
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in extracts, coconut milk, sour cream, and flour. Fold in shredded coconut.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the crust and bake until set. Cool in the oven, then chill.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and toasted coconut before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense coconut flavor, use coconut-flavored whipped cream or add a splash of coconut liqueur to the filling.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
