Description
Creamy coconut cream cheesecake offers a tropical paradise of indulgence, blending rich flavors with silky texture. Sweet dreams await with each heavenly slice that transports you to a blissful culinary escape.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
- 0.5 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 3 large eggs
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for extra flavor)
Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted shredded coconut
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and shredded coconut together, creating a uniform sandy texture that will form the foundation of your dessert’s base.
- Drizzle melted butter over the crumb mixture, gently folding and pressing until the ingredients bind together with a consistent, slightly moist consistency.
- Transfer the coconut-graham cracker blend into the springform pan, using your fingertips to compact and distribute the mixture evenly across the bottom and slightly up the interior walls.
- Slide the prepared crust into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform into a golden, fragrant foundation that will support the creamy cheesecake layer.
- Remove the crust after achieving a light golden-brown color and allow it to cool completely, ensuring a crisp and stable base for the upcoming filling.
Notes
- Toast the coconut crumbs before mixing for a deeper, nuttier flavor that enhances the overall taste profile.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends effortlessly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Chill the crust completely before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom and maintain a crisp, clean texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg