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Coconut Cheesecake: Delight in This Creamy Tropical Dessert

A creamy and tropical coconut cheesecake that is perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and sour cream, mixing until well incorporated.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Pour in the coconut milk and mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of sweetened shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple to the filling before baking.
  • For a chocolate variation, swirl in 1/2 cup of melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture before pouring it over the crust.

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