Best Pina Colada Cheesecake Squares Recipes

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and coconut; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream of coconut, milk and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Thinly slice pineapple; arrange on cheesecake. Warm apple jelly; brush over pineapple. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, garnish with blossoms if desired., ,

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs, coconut and butter in medium bowl. Press mixture on bottom and sides of 8 or 9-inch springform pan. Chill.
• Pour juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over juice; let stand 5 minutes to soften gelatin. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolves; remove from heat. Set aside.
• Beat together cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture until well blended. Beat in rum and coconut extract until smooth and blended. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into prepared crust. Chill 6 hours or overnight until set.
• Combine undrained pineapple, cornstarch and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and slightly thickens. Chill. Spoon over top of cheesecake before serving. Garnish with additional toasted coconut, if desired.

PINA COLADA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine flour, butter, and white sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed, scraping bowl often, until crust mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan.
• Bake crust in the preheated oven until crust is set but still pale, 12 to 17 minutes.
• Combine brown sugar, eggs, 1/2 teaspoon rum extract, and salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts. Spread filling over hot crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and top is lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 25 minutes.
• Whisk 5 teaspoons reserved pineapple juice, confectioners' sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon rum extract together in a small bowl to make glaze.
• Drizzle glaze over cooled filling; cut into bars.

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham crumbs, 1 cup of the coconut, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter. Press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking pan.
• Beat cream cheese, remaining 1 cup sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Stir in 1 can of the undrained pineapple. Pour over crust.
• Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Cut into 24 squares. Drain remaining can of pineapple. Top each square with about 2 tsp. of the pineapple and 1 tsp. of the remaining 1/2 cup coconut just before serving. Store leftover dessert squares in refrigerator.

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• CRUST: Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl.
• Add butter, oil, and 1 tablespoon water; toss well.
• Press mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• Cool completely on a wire rack.
• FILLING: Combine cottage cheese and the next 7 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor, and process until smooth.
• Add egg substitute, and process until blended.
• Spread cheese mixture over cooled crust.
• Bake for 33 minutes or until set.
• Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
• TOPPING: Top with pineapple and coconut.

PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Stor together butter, graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans and sugar.
• Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed with electric mixer for 3minutes or until fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
• Add pineapple, cream of coconut, sour cream, light rum and coconut extract.
• Beat until blended.
• Pour mixture into crust.
• Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Cool on a wire rack.
• For Glaze: Stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Combine cornstarch mixture with crushed pineapple, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
• Remove from heat and let cool completely.
• When glaze is cooled, spread glaze over top of cheesecake.
• Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
• Garnish if desired before serving.