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Coconut Cheesecake

Coconut Cheesecake

by Nabeela Kauser
Discover the joy of making a coconut cheesecake, a delightful dessert that balances the richness of cream cheese with the exotic taste of coconut. It's a perfect treat for any occasion, combining simple ingredients to create a stunning and delicious dessert.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Greek
Servings 8
Calories 728 kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g Digestive Biscuits
  • 100 g Butter Unsalted
  • 400 g Cream Cheese
  • 200 ml Double Cream
  • 100 g Caster Sugar
  • 200 g Coconut Desiccated
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • For the Topping:
  • 200 ml Coconut Cream
  • 2 tbsp Icing Sugar
  • 50 g Coconut Flakes Toasted

Instructions

  • Start by crushing the digestive biscuits. You can do this by placing them in a zip lock bag and using a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs.
  • Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan or in the microwave. Once melted, add it to the biscuit crumbs and mix well until the crumbs are coated with butter.
  • Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a 20cm (8-inch) springform cake tin, ensuring it's evenly distributed. Place it in the fridge to set while you prepare the filling.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, double cream, caster sugar, desiccated coconut, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base in the cake tin, spreading it out evenly.
  • Cover the cake tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set.
  • To make the topping, whisk together the coconut cream and icing sugar until it thickens slightly.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the fridge and spread the coconut cream topping over it.
  • Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top for added texture and flavour.
  • Put the cheesecake back in the fridge for another 30 minutes before serving.
  • Notes: You can toast the coconut flakes by placing them in a dry frying pan over medium heat and stirring until they turn golden brown.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 728kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 42gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 342mgFibre: 5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1354IUVitamin C: 2mgVitamin D: 0.4µgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheesecakes, Coconut, Food, Recipe
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