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Coconut Cheesecake

Coconut Cheesecake starts with a graham cracker crust topped with a cheesecake filling flavored with coconut cream and extracts, topped with homemade whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. It's a rich and creamy dessert with a tropical flair, perfect for anyone who loves coconut!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Coconut Cheesecake
Servings: 10 pieces
Calories: 439kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups (126 g) graham cracker crumbs, about 10-11 full sheets, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • cup (76 g) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (148 g) unsweetened coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 5 large eggs, room temperature

Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper, including up the sides. Set aside.

Crust

  • To a medium mixing bowl, add graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Mix until combined. Make sure all of the graham cracker crumbs are coated in butter; the consistency should look like coarse sand.
  • Press the crust into the bottom of the lined springform pan. Wrap 2 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil around the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Set aside.

Filling

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the sugar. Continue to beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the coconut cream and extracts. Mix until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl after each addition.
  • Pour the filling onto the crust. Carefully place the springform pan into a deep roasting pan and place both in the oven.
  • Pour hot water into the roasting pan, 3-4 inches deep, or about halfway up the side of the springform pan. (Using a teapot with hot water works very well, as it is easy to pour and the water is already hot.)
  • Bake until the top of the cheesecake turns golden, about 65-70 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool in the springform pan on a wire rack. When cool, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
  • Top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes. Serve.

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Notes

*To Toast Coconut:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread coconut over the lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 439kcal