Mmmm Smooth & Creamy Coconut Cheesecake

"Ok, fine, I am a cheesecake snob. The rich, dense, smooth & unctuous cheesecakes (no flour please) with shortbread crusts are my favorites (no greasy graham cracker). This cake developed for Easter dinner - I yearned for coconut but did not want to disrupt the smoooth texture of cheesecake - it's "sine qua non". Family insisted I post ASAP to keep recipe intact (even though cake is gone - before it could fully develop its flavor!). Recipe is truly easy - I believe this is much easier than flour-based cakes. Hardest thing is making the crust (which isn't that tough)! Please plan to make the day before serving to allow the cake to firm up & develop its flavor (best after 2 days but it won't last that long!)"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 50mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
10
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ingredients

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directions

  • For crust:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Have 9 inch springform pan ready.
  • Mix flour, salt & sugar together.
  • Cut chilled butter into flour mix until flour & butter have texture of cornmeal.
  • Beat egg yolk with vanilla & add to flour/butter mix - mix well. Dough will be crumbly - that's ok.
  • Pat dough onto floor & a bit up the side of the springform pan - go for even distribution.
  • Bake 14-16 minutes - until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven & cool to room temperature Brush with egg white. Set aside.
  • For custard:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F.
  • Place cream cheese in large mixing bowl. Add2/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt & can of Coco Lopez.
  • Start mixing at medium speed until cheese & Coco Lopez are well-blended, no more tha a minute.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing 10 - 20 seconds between additions. Goal is uniform texture & color without overbeating.
  • Pour custard into springform pan whose bottom is lined with the baked crust.
  • Raise the filled pan 3 to 4 inches above the counter & smack sharply onto counter to release air bubbles, Repeat a couple of times (more if things are loud or stressfull).
  • Put custard in oven. Bake at 475 for 15 minutes then turn down to 225 degrees F for 70 -75 minutes. Center will still have a quiver.
  • Turn oven off. Keep cake in oven & prop oven door open with a wooden spoon. This allows cake to cool slowly for next 2 hours Remove cake, cover with plastic wrap & refrigerate overnight.
  • Serve plain or with slices of fresh mango & strawberry.

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Reviews

  1. I planned on serving this for Easter, so I made one in advance yesterday as a trial run. Based on the other reviews, I added 3/4 c toasted coconut to the dry crust ingredients and pulsed it in my processor before adding the butter, then the egg/vanilla. I also added 3/4 c shredded coconut to the custard ingredients before adding the egg, then baked as directed. After cooling in the oven, I removed it, whipped up Broiled Coconut Topping Recipe #168836, and carefully spread on the cheesecake (I did have to soften it a bit more so as not to tear the cake top) and broiled for about 2 minutes. I let it cool on the counter, when it was completely cool I stuck it in the fridge WITHOUT wrapping it. i did steal a few bites...though forced myself to wait until tonight to enjoy a slice. Ohhhh, it is so good! The texture is smooth and rich and velvety...the best cheesecake i have ever made. The coconut in all 3 layers was perfect...the crust on top, the smooth subtle taste in the cake, and the nutty flavor in the crust. I can't wait to serve this on Sunday! Thansk so much for posting!
     
  2. Fabulous, delicious cheesecake! The texture is just wonderful - smooth, creamy and perfect! I fancied this up by the addition of an icing on the sides (I used Recipe #33163 ) and a pineapple topping (I used Recipe #151060 ). Next time (and there will be a next time) I think I might try a chocolate glaze. Thanks for posting, this is just divine!
     
  3. Been making this for years now (with pineapple topping and adding 3/4 C toasted coconut that has been pulsed in blender to crust). The BEST
     
  4. It didn't turn out perfect (my fault for underbaking) but I do agree with Chef Mommie that it needs more coconut flavor. I think it needs some sort of coconut topping. But the texture was great; nice and creamy.
     
  5. This cheesecake has a wonderful consistency and crust! The coconut flavor is quite subtle, so if you are looking for a coconut "wow" maybe use some coconut extract or like someone else suggested, the coconut milk. This is a wonderful recipe and a keeper in my book!
     
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