Coconut Cheesecake Bliss: Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs
Indulge in a creamy and delicious Coconut Cheesecake that’s perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe will have you baking like a pro in no time!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle sweetened coconut flakes evenly over the cheesecake.
- Bake for 45 minutes, then let it cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For an extra coconut flavor, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
- Top with fresh fruit or additional shredded coconut before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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