Pina Colada Cheesecake
Indulge in the tropical flavors of piña colada with this creamy and delicious cheesecake.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Maraschino cherries - For garnish
- Whipped cream - For topping
- Sweetened shredded coconut - 1/2 cup
- Crushed pineapple - 1 cup, drained
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Rum - 1/4 cup
- Pineapple juice - 1/2 cup
- Coconut milk - 1/2 cup
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Cream cheese - 16 oz (2 blocks), softened
- Unsalted butter - 1/3 cup, melted
- Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the coconut milk, pineapple juice, rum, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherries.
- Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Sugar: 35g