Piña Colada Cheesecake

Health score
1%
Piña Colada Cheesecake
540 min.
16
370kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with our delightful Piña Colada Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the refreshing flavors of the tropics. Imagine sinking your fork into a luscious slice of this cheesecake, where the smooth cream cheese filling is infused with the sweet essence of cream of coconut and a splash of light rum, transporting you straight to a sun-soaked beach.

The buttery graham cracker crust provides a satisfying crunch that complements the velvety filling, while the addition of crushed pineapple adds a burst of juicy flavor in every bite. Topped with a vibrant glaze of pineapple and mango, this cheesecake not only tastes divine but also looks stunning, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved dessert, this Piña Colada Cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a preparation time of just 540 minutes, including chilling, you can easily make this ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will have everyone dreaming of sandy shores and swaying palm trees!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups graham cracker crumbs 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.8 cup cream of coconut 
  • 0.3 cup rum light
  • teaspoons orange zest grated
  •  pineapple crushed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup pineapple juice 
  • teaspoons cornstarch 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • oz pineapple rings crushed drained canned
  • 24 oz mangos refrigerated drained sliced chopped
  • leaves mint leaves fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • springform pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press crust mixture on bottom of pan.
  2. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set.
  3. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs; one at a time; just until blended. On low speed, beat in remaining filling ingredients except pineapple. Gently fold in pineapple.
  4. Pour over crust.
  5. Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches.
  6. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
  7. In 1-quart saucepan, mix reserved pineapple juice plus enough water to equal 2/3 cup, cornstarch, and sugar.
  8. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Cool 20 minutes at room temperature.
  9. In large bowl, toss glaze with pineapple and mango. Spoon onto top of cheesecake.
  10. Garnish with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories370kcal
Protein5.22%
Fat56.43%
Carbs38.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.12
Glycemic Load
13.33
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.7247826379278%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.04mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.73mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:369.56kcal
18.48%
Fat:23.08g
35.5%
Saturated Fat:11.99g
74.94%
Carbohydrates:35.29g
11.76%
Net Carbohydrates:33.61g
12.22%
Sugar:27.89g
30.98%
Cholesterol:73.64mg
24.55%
Sodium:263.08mg
11.44%
Alcohol:1.25g
100%
Alcohol %:1.03%
100%
Protein:4.8g
9.6%
Vitamin A:1272.45IU
25.45%
Vitamin C:17.95mg
21.75%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.7%
Selenium:6.56µg
9.37%
Phosphorus:89.41mg
8.94%
Folate:32.41µg
8.1%
Fiber:1.69g
6.76%
Vitamin E:1mg
6.69%
Calcium:63.16mg
6.32%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.85%
Potassium:185.96mg
5.31%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.62%
Magnesium:17.8mg
4.45%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.42%
Copper:0.09mg
4.3%
Iron:0.71mg
3.95%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.74%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.69%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.6%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.87%
Vitamin K:2.83µg
2.69%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.1%