COCONUT-FUDGE CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Sarah Smythe

Categories     Cake     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Dairy     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Coconut     Fall     Bon Appétit     Connecticut     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
Filling
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup canned cream of coconut (such as Coco López)*
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 large eggs
Topping
5 tablespoons whipping cream
5 tablespoons light corn syrup
8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips (about 1 1/3 cups)
3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap foil around outside of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Blend all ingredients in processor until nuts are finely ground and crumbs stick together. Press crust mixture over bottom and 2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract in large bowl to blend. Beat in cream of coconut, shredded coconut and flour. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating until just combined. Pour filling into crust. Bake until top is brown and center is almost set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool. Cover and chill overnight.
  • For topping:
  • Bring cream and syrup to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate chips; whisk until smooth. Cool to just lukewarm. Pour topping over cake. Sprinkle edge with almonds and coconut. Chill until topping is set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • *Available in the liquor department of most supermarkets nationwide.

John Kwami
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This was the worst cheesecake I have ever had! The crust was soggy and the filling was grainy. I would never make this again.


Md polas
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The cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Sarah Porter
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This cheesecake was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I would try it again with a different filling.


Mark epic cgi 24
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I loved this cheesecake! The crust was the perfect thickness and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make it again.


Asgar Hussain
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This cheesecake was amazing! The coconut and fudge flavors were perfect together, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and soft.


Moon Hassan
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The cheesecake was a little dense, but the flavor was good. I would try it again with a different crust.


sonia smith
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the texture was perfect. I would try it again with less sugar.


Farhan Shahariar
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was a little crumbly, but the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely make it again.


M Umar Raza
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The coconut and fudge flavors were a perfect combination, and the crust was the perfect thickness.


Kristy Dunn
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This was the best cheesecake I have ever had! The crust was perfectly graham crackery, and the filling was creamy and smooth with just the right amount of coconut and fudge flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Safial Malik
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The coconut and fudge flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.