LIME COCONUT CHEESECAKE

Lime Coconut Cheesecake image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

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.