PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE

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I took this recipe from a magazine several years ago. I love anything with coconut and pineapple and this is one of my favorite cheesecakes! -Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

15 shortbread cookies, crushed
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup cream of coconut
3 tablespoons 2% milk
3/4 teaspoon rum extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons apple jelly
Edible blossoms, optional

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., ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 26g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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