LIME COCONUT CHEESECAKE

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This refreshing cheesecake's delicate flavor is complemented by a coconut crust. -Inge Schermerhorn, East Kingston, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons ground macadamia nuts or almonds
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Green food coloring
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Toasted coconut and additional whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine coconut and nuts; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack., In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in sugar; cook over low heat until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Add lime juice and zest; beat until blended. Tint pale green with food coloring. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight., Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with coconut and additional whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Samson Faruna
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This cheesecake was a bit too tangy for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust was delicious and the filling was still very good. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest using less lime juice


Areba Malik25
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This cheesecake was perfect for my summer party! The flavors were light and refreshing, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Everyone loved it!


Ariyan Chowdhury
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I still really enjoyed this cheesecake. The lime flavor was refreshing and the crust was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Richard Noki
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This was my first time making cheesecake and it turned out better than I could have imagined! The instructions were easy to follow and the results were incredible. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Bereketab Alem
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamronbek Yusupbayev
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This cheesecake was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the texture was so creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Miya Harun
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The crust on this cheesecake was a bit too hard for my liking, but the filling was delicious. I think I would try using a different crust recipe next time.


SAVIOR BRIAN
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but the flavors were still good. I think I would try using less sugar next time.


Kory Wilson
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The lime and coconut flavors in this cheesecake were out of this world! The crust was also perfect - buttery and flaky. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Deneth Amaya
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Love Store
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The lime and coconut flavors were so refreshing, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Junior Moulounda
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This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! The combination of lime and coconut was perfect, and the crust was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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