Coconut and passion fruit, a match made in dessert heaven. The creamy, rich coconut cheesecake topped with a tangy and aromatic passion fruit glaze is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. Whether you're looking for a special dessert for a dinner party or a sweet treat to indulge in on a lazy afternoon, this coconut cheesecake with passion fruit glaze is sure to impress.
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COCONUT CHEESECAKE WITH PASSION FRUIT GLAZE
Provided by Dede Wilson
Categories Cake Egg Dessert Christmas High Fiber Cream Cheese Coconut Mango Pineapple Chill Passion Fruit Christmas Eve Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend all ingredients in processor until finely ground and sticking together, 1 to 2 minutes. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 1/2 inches up sides of 9-inch-diameter spring form pan with 2 3/4- to 3-inch-high sides. Bake crust until golden, 14 to 15 minutes. Cool crust on rack. Increase oven temperature to 425°F.
- For filling:
- Blend cream cheese in processor until smooth, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Add sugar. Using on/off turns, process to blend, scraping sides and bottom. Add cream of coconut, vanilla, and salt; blend 20 seconds, stopping to scrape sides. Add eggs 1 at a time; process to blend after each addition. Pour filling into crust.
- Bake cheesecake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250°F. Bake until center is softly set, about 1 hour 35 minutes longer. Turn off oven. Keeping door closed, cool cake in oven 1 hour. Refrigerate cake, uncovered, at least 12 hours or overnight.
- For glaze and compote:
- Place 2 teaspoons water in small cup; sprinkle gelatin over. Let stand until gelatin softens, about 10 minutes. Place small strainer over 2-cup measuring cup. Reserve 1 passion fruit for compote. Cut remaining passion fruits in half, 1 at a time, and spoon fruit (including seeds) into strainer. Using flexible rubber spatula, press until 1/2 cup pulp (fruit and juices) is released into cup. Reserve a few seeds from strainer for garnish. Pour 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp into small saucepan. Mix in 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves and bubbles form at edge of pan. Add gelatin mixture and stir 1 minute to dissolve. Cool 10 minutes; pour into center of cheesecake. Rotate and tilt cake until glaze is spread evenly over top. Sprinkle reserved seeds over glaze. Chill cake to set glaze, at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
- Combine diced mango, pineapple, star fruit, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl. Mix in fruit (including seeds) from 1 reserved passion fruit. Chill compote until ready to use, up to 2 hours.
- Cut around pan sides to release cake. Remove pan sides. Cut cheesecake into wedges. Serve with compote.
PASSION FRUIT CHEESECAKE
Passion fruit and mango add an exotic, lighter touch to a rich cheesecake.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 9h25m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the cheesecake: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Brush an 8-inch springform pan with a light coating of canola oil.
- Puree the mango and passion fruit juice in a food processor until smooth. Add the cream cheese and continue to process until smooth. Then add the sugar, yogurt, and cornstarch, pulsing to combine. Then add the eggs, lime zest and juice and pulse to combine. Take care not to overmix the batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake the cheesecake until the outside of the cake is set but the center is still a little loose, about 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and open the door to let out some heat. Close door and continue to cook the cheesecake in the residual heat in the oven for 20 minutes. This gentle finish minimizes the risk of the dreaded crack in your cheesecake.
- Run a knife around the edges and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile make the topping: Put about half of the passion fruit juice and all the lime juice in a medium bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the surface. Don't stir. Set aside until the gelatin "blooms", about 1 minute. Boil the remaining passion fruit juice and all of the sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Whisk the hot juice into the gelatin mixture until smooth. Refrigerate until just begins to set, about 20 minutes. Stir in the fresh passion fruit pulp and seeds and pour over the top of the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- To make mango coulis: Puree the passion fruit juice, mango, lime juice, and sugar in a food processor.
- Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving. Remove the springform ring. To serve, dip a knife in warm water, wipe dry before slicing each piece. Serve with mango coulis.
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut meat for the best flavor. You can find it in most Asian grocery stores.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the coconut meat by hand. Just be sure to grate it finely.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start making the cheesecake. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake dense and crumbly.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set properly.
- Serve the cheesecake with the passion fruit glaze. The glaze adds a delicious tartness that complements the sweetness of the cheesecake.
Conclusion:
This coconut cheesecake with passion fruit glaze is a delicious and tropical dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cheesecake is creamy and flavorful, and the glaze adds a delicious tartness that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cheesecake. Whether you're serving it to guests or enjoying it yourself, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit.
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