LIME COCONUT CHEESECAKE

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This refreshing cheesecake's delicate flavor is complemented by a coconut crust. -Inge Schermerhorn, East Kingston, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3 tablespoons ground macadamia nuts or almonds
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3/4 cup sugar
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
Green food coloring
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
Toasted coconut and additional whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine coconut and nuts; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden brown around the edges. Cool on a wire rack., In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in sugar; cook over low heat until sugar and gelatin are dissolved. Remove from the heat. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Add lime juice and zest; beat until blended. Tint pale green with food coloring. Fold in whipped cream. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 5 hours or overnight., Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with coconut and additional whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 25g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SofialopesYT
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Overall, I really enjoyed this cheesecake. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


Abenezer Lema
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but other than that, this recipe is great.


Juma Musa
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The texture of this cheesecake is a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor is still good.


Hamed Alshammari
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Adwoa Juliet
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The lime flavor really balances out the coconut.


panda_bread
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The crust is amazing! It's the perfect combination of buttery and crunchy.


Aiman Umar
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I love the tangy lime flavor of this cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert for a hot summer day.


Bed Nath
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me. The instructions are clear and concise, and the results are stunning.


GGN God Gaming Network
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the beautiful presentation.


MD YUOSUF
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This cheesecake is absolutely divine! The combination of lime and coconut is so refreshing and summery, and the crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and creamy.


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