Taste of the Tropics Cheesecake
Cheesecake is a classic dessert recipe that is well loved. Why not surprise your family and friends with this version. Coconut cookies help to form the crust while eggs, cream cheese and coconut add to the flavorful cake itself.
Get ready for compliments!
2 c crushed coconut cookies
1/4 c sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
3 8(oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
6 eggs
1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut
1 1/2 c fresh frozen coconut, thawed
1/2 c sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Cooking spray
Evenly coat bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, set aside. Combine crumbs, sugar, butter in small bow, mix completely. Firmly press into bottom and 1-inch up sides of pan. Bake crust in preheated oven 350°F for 8 to 10 min; let cool in pan. Reduce oven to 325°F. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer, gradually adding sugar. Add eggs, 2 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in cream of coconut and thawed coconut. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake at 325°F until cheesecake looks almost set, but still shakes slightly in center or about 50 to 60 min. Remove from oven. Let stand for 10 min. Sprinkle toasted coconut around rim of cheesecake or in center. Cool and chill for 8 hrs or overnight. Carefully run a thin bladed knife around the rim of the cheesecake; loosen the outside of the pan. Carefully run a long, sharp knife under the crust of the pan to loosen. Carefully transfer cheesecake to serving plate. Serve with strawberry, raspberry or chocolate sauce or just garnish with toasted coconut and fresh fruit. Yield: 10 servings.
Preserving Foods —
with Christine Greene
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