A rich and creamy coconut-infused cheesecake with a toasted coconut graham crust, perfect for tropical dessert lovers and special occasions.
Crust:
1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup toasted shredded coconut
¼ cup sugar
6 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
¾ cup full-fat coconut milk or cream of coconut
½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp coconut extract (optional)
Topping (optional):
Toasted coconut flakes
Whipped cream
Pineapple slices or tropical fruit
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
Combine crust ingredients, press into pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then coconut milk, sour cream, and extracts.
Pour over crust. Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes.
Let cool in oven 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Top with toasted coconut and serve.
Use cream of coconut for a sweeter version. For a lighter texture, fold in ¼ cup whipped cream into the batter before baking.