Coconut strawberry rum cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines the tropical flavors of coconut and strawberry with the warm, sweet flavor of rum. This rich and creamy cheesecake is perfect for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a special event or just looking for a sweet treat to enjoy with friends and family. With its creamy texture, tangy strawberry filling, and a hint of coconut and rum, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit.
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COCONUT STRAWBERRY-RUM CHEESECAKE
This cheesecake is super-duper creamy (thanks to the addition of that tasty coconut milk!).
Provided by Gina Gonzalez
Categories Other Desserts
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 1. These are all the ingredients you will be using for this recipe. It looks like alot but mostly it is just repetitive of what you will be using for the filling and the topping.
- 2. Melt 1/4 cup butter for the crust. (I tend to use less.) Add the graham crackers and the sweetened coconut. Now preparing the crust you can use a . you want to The recipe states to add the 1/4 cup of butter i don't use much go ahead and add all if you preffer eye ball it I preffer a little more of a crumb look
- 3. Make sure all ingredient are folded well as you see in the picture
- 4. Press mixture over the bottom of prepared 8 or 9 inch springform pan with 2 inch sides, bake crust apx 10 minutes - edges are lightly brown. Remove and let cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees
- 5. Using an electric, beat together first four filling ingredients in a large bowl until blended. Mix thoroughly.
- 6. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- 7. Using a spatula, stir in sweetened cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez.)
- 8. Add coconut cream (such as Faraon brand.)
- 9. Stir in 1/4 cup rum... or a little more if you want. :)
- 10. Once the crust has cooled, pour filling into crust.
- 11. It should now look like this.
- 12. Lay out 2 layers of heavy duty foil; set cake pan on top of the foil and lift into a large roasting pan. Fold sides up to create a bowl with the foil. Add enough water in the roasting pan to creat a water bath so your cheesecake won't crack. Make sure the cake pan fits inside the roasting pan.
- 13. Bake cake in roasting pan for 1 hour. Remove foil. Bake until cake is pale brown, puffed and just set in the center, about 40 minutes. Set your pan on your cool stove (still in the water bath) for 2 hours. Remove from water and then gently remove sides of springform pan. Chill cake for 3 hours. This part may be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.
- 14. For Fresh Strawberry Jam: In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup of Malibu Rum, 7 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 cup of water. and 1 cup diced strawberries. Let simmer until thickened. (Use a smasher to smash the strawberries down, if desired.)
- 15. Add 4 tbs of cornstarch, stir and strain to remove any lumps. Serve with cake.
- 16. Pre Heat Oven to 350 degrees and for better results if you own a oven thermometer put it inside the oven to get accurate temp. Let it reheat for at least 20Minutes while your preping all your ingredients. I Use double foild so water wont get into the cheesecake batter. I Usually leave my cheesecake in the over for another 30 Minutes after the time has expired from baking with the water still on because the water bath is still hot.
STRAWBERRY COCONUT CHEESECAKE
Since this cheesecake needs to chill for several hours,it's easiest to bake it a day ahead of time. Prep and cook times don't reflect this.
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For crust; preheat oven to 350*F.
- Brush 9 inch diameter cake pan with 2 inch sides with 1 TBs melted butter.
- Line oan with parchment paper; lightly brush paper with some of melted butter.
- Blend crumbs, coconut, sugar and remaining butter in medium bowl.
- Press mixture over bottom of prepared pan.
- Bake crust until lightly browned at edges, about 10 minutes.
- Cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 300*F.
- For filling; Using electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl until blended.
- Beat in eggs 1 at a time.
- Beat in cream of coconut and rum.
- Pour batter over crust.
- Place cake pan in a large roasting pan.
- Add enough water to roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of cake pan.
- Cover roasting pan with foil.
- Bake cake 1 hour.
- Remove foil.
- Bake until cake is pale brown, puffed, and just set in center, about 40 minutes.
- Cool cake in water bath 2 hours.
- Remove from water; run knife around cake to loosen.
- Chill cake in pan 3 hours.
- (can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.).
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Place cake in oven 2 minutes.
- Remove from oven.
- Place sheet of foil, then 10 inch diameter cardboard round or tart pan bottom on top of cake.
- Turn cake over.
- Shake gently, allowing cake to settle onto foil and round.
- Remove pan and parchment.
- Place plater atop cake and turn cake right side up onto platter.
- Remove round and foil.
- For topping; simmer jam and 2 TBS water in small saucepan.
- Brush top of cake with warm jam.
- Overlap berries atop cake, covereing completely.
- Brush remaining jam over berries and chill.
- (Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead).
COCONUT LEMON BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS
Steps:
- 1. Ingredients: Crust: 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 tablespoons coconut flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 4 tablespoons water Filling: 12 ounces cream cheese, (1 1/2 packages) softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries Topping: 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/2 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2. Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together butter and sugar until creamy, about 1-2 minutes; reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined and crumbly. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until light golden around edges; remove from oven. To make the filling, in a medium bowl, using a mixer on medium speed, beat together cream cheese and sugar until creamy, about 1 minute. Beat in lemon juice, zest and vanilla extract until combined. Beat in eggs until combined, about 1 minute; pour filling over the top of crust, and evenly sprinkle with blueberries. Return pan to oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until set. To make the topping, in a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, coconut, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter using pastry blender or fork, until ingredients are well incorporated and start to clump together. Sprinkle the crumbly mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling. Return pan to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for an hour before lightly covering and chilling for 2 hours, or until cold. Lift parchment paper out of pan and slice cheesecake into rows, 3x5, to make 15 bars. Makes 15 bars
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your cheesecake.
- Make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature before you start mixing it. This will help to prevent lumps.
- Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help to prevent it from falling apart.
- Garnish the cheesecake with fresh strawberries and shredded coconut. This will add a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
This coconut strawberry rum cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of coconut, strawberries, and rum is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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