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Lime Coconut Cheesecake

A lime cheesecake with a coconut crust and toasted coconut on top.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Mix crumbs, coconut, and butter and press into a springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in lime juice, lime zest, and coconut cream until combined, then pour over the crust.
  4. Bake 60 to 70 minutes until just set, cool in the cracked oven 1 hour, then chill 6 hours.
  5. Sprinkle toasted shredded coconut and extra lime zest over the top before serving.

Notes

Toast the coconut in a dry skillet until golden for the best flavor.