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.