COCONUT-WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

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Friends have suggested over and over that I submit this creation to a magazine because it's so good. For the best texture, make sure not to overmix the batter. -Jamie Harris, Danville, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups white baking chips, melted and cooled
3/4 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. (3-in.-deep) springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., In a small bowl, mix cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cooled chips, coconut milk and extracts. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in 1/2 cup coconut. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Remove rim from pan. Serve cheesecake topped with remaining coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 40g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

daniyal khalid
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This cheesecake was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Just Me
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I would have liked the coconut flavor to be a little stronger, but overall this was a very good cheesecake.


Khumbo Ngulube
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The crust was a little crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was very creamy and delicious.


frikkie pretorius
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


AniQ Ur Rehman
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Dream King
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hussain Vlogs
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This is the best cheesecake I have ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Ashik Babu
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


mamuka bocvadze
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This cheesecake was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it in the end.


Raja Sadi9
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I would have liked the coconut flavor to be a little stronger, but overall this was a very good cheesecake.


Edith Natasha
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The crust was a little crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was very creamy and delicious.


Ann Murray
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Phyllis Owusu Peasah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Heather Stafford
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out so creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Reina Escarlata
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The white chocolate and coconut flavors went perfectly together.


Victoria Smith
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This coconut white chocolate cheesecake was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was perfect and the crust was nice and flaky. I would definitely make this again.