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Piña Colada Cheesecake

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This tropical cheesecake combines cream cheese with pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, coconut, dark Jamaican rum, and coconut extract. A vanilla-wafer and coconut crust reinforces the piña colada flavors, while a pineapple topping adds a bright fruity finish.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 470
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This tropical cheesecake combines cream cheese with pineapple juice, crushed pineapple, coconut, dark Jamaican rum, and coconut extract. A vanilla-wafer and coconut crust reinforces the piña colada flavors, while a pineapple topping adds a bright fruity finish.
Ingredients
  • 2 envelopes Unflavored gelatin
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 6 ounces Pineapple juice
  • 3 Eggs, separated
  • 3 8-ounce packages Cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Dark Jamaican rum
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coconut extract
  • 2 8-ounce cans Crushed pineapple in syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar, for topping
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups Vanilla wafer crumbs
  • 1 cup Flaked sweetened coconut
  • 1/3 cup Butter, melted
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine the vanilla-wafer crumbs, coconut, and melted butter and press firmly into a springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  2. 2
    Soften the gelatin in the pineapple juice, then heat gently until the gelatin dissolves.
  3. 3
    Beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth.
  4. 4
    Beat in the egg yolks, rum, coconut extract, and gelatin mixture.
  5. 5
    Beat the egg whites until firm peaks form and gently fold them into the filling.
  6. 6
    Pour the filling over the prepared crust and refrigerate until set.
  7. 7
    Combine the crushed pineapple, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
  8. 8
    Cook until thickened, then cool completely.
  9. 9
    Spread the pineapple topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 470kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 290mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 35g
Protein 7g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: piña colada cheesecake, pineapple cheesecake, coconut cheesecake, jamaican rum, cream cheese, vanilla wafer crust, gelatin cheesecake, tropical dessert
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