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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I took this recipe from a magazine several years ago. I love anything with coconut and pineapple and this is one of my favorite cheesecakes! Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama Ingredients:
15 shortbread cookies, crushed |
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted |
3 tablespoons butter, melted |
filling: |
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese |
3/4 cup sugar |
3/4 cup cream of coconut |
3 tablespoons 2% milk |
3/4 teaspoon rum extract |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
topping: |
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored |
3 tablespoons apple jelly |
edible blossoms, optional |
Directions:
1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and coconut; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream of coconut, milk and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Thinly slice pineapple; arrange on cheesecake. Warm apple jelly; brush over pineapple. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, garnish with blossoms if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
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