Strawberry-Coconut Cheesecake

Vegetarian
Health score
3%
Strawberry-Coconut Cheesecake
45 min.
12
540kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Strawberry-Coconut Cheesecake, a dessert that blends tropical flavors with creamy richness for an unforgettable treat. This vegetarian cheesecake is perfect for gatherings, special occasions, or simply as a sumptuous end to a meal. Picture a luscious filling made from velvety cream cheese, infused with the enticing essence of coconut rum and sweetened cream of coconut, all resting atop a buttery, toasted graham cracker crust. The natural sweetness of fresh strawberries complements the rich filling, creating a mouthwatering contrast that will have your taste buds dancing.

What sets this cheesecake apart is its unique baking method. Utilizing a water bath ensures that the cheesecake bakes evenly, leading to a smooth and velvety texture that's truly irresistible. Topped with a glossy layer of warm strawberry jam and a blanket of succulent strawberries, it's not just a feast for the palate but also for the eyes. Whether you're serving it at a summer barbecue, a holiday celebration, or a cozy family dinner, this Strawberry-Coconut Cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and the ability to be made ahead, it's a perfect choice for effortless entertaining. Dive into this tropical oasis of flavor and treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of heaven!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup frangelico (such as Malibu)
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  • 24 ounce cream cheese room temperature
  • cup cream of coconut sweetened canned (such as Coco López)
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup graham cracker crumbs 
  • pint strawberries stemmed sliced
  • 0.3 cup strawberry jam seedless
  • cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter unsalted room temperature ()
  • 0.5 cup coconut shredded unsweetened cooled toasted
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • knife
  • double boiler
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • cake form
  • aluminum foil
  • tart form

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Brush 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Line pan 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.
  3. Bake crust until lightly browned at edges, about 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.
  4. 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.
  5. Pour batter over crust.
  6. Place cake pan in large roasting pan.
  7. Add enough water to roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of cake pan. Cover roasting pan with foil.
  8. Bake cake 1 hour.
  9. Remove foil.
  10. Bake until cake is pale brown, puffed, and just set in center, about 40 minutes. Cool cake in water bath 2 hours.
  11. 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.)
  12. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  13. Place cake in oven 2 minutes.
  14. Remove from oven.
  15. Place sheet of foil, then 10-inch-diameter cardboard round or tart pan bottom on top of cake. Turn pan over. Shake gently, allowing cake to settle onto foil and round.
  16. Remove pan and parchment.
  17. Place platter atop cake and turn cake right side up onto platter.
  18. Remove round and foil.
  19. Simmer jam and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan.
  20. Brush top of cake with warm jam. Overlap berries atop cake, covering completely.
  21. Brush remaining jam over berries; chill. (Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead.)
  22. Baking cheesecake in the gentle, even heat of a water bath (bain-marie) ensures a uniform texture. *Available at specialty foods stores and natural foods stores. **Available in the liquor section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts

Calories540kcal
Protein5.13%
Fat52.96%
Carbs41.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.17
Glycemic Load
20.64
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.737391316372%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.99mg
Petunidin
0.13mg
Delphinidin
0.37mg
Malvidin
0.01mg
Pelargonidin
29.4mg
Peonidin
0.06mg
Catechin
3.68mg
Epigallocatechin
0.92mg
Epicatechin
0.5mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.13mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Kaempferol
0.59mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.31mg
Gallocatechin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:540.16kcal
27.01%
Fat:32.48g
49.96%
Saturated Fat:20.42g
127.64%
Carbohydrates:57.83g
19.28%
Net Carbohydrates:53.73g
19.54%
Sugar:45.99g
51.1%
Cholesterol:129.43mg
43.14%
Sodium:254.51mg
11.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.08g
14.17%
Vitamin C:70.24mg
85.14%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.93%
Vitamin A:983.85IU
19.68%
Selenium:11.53µg
16.47%
Fiber:4.09g
16.37%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.25%
Phosphorus:143.39mg
14.34%
Folate:45.01µg
11.25%
Calcium:91.25mg
9.12%
Potassium:316.15mg
9.03%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.64%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.61%
Magnesium:29.53mg
7.38%
Iron:1.24mg
6.88%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.71%
Copper:0.12mg
6.09%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.7%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.69%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.25%
Vitamin K:4.19µg
3.99%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.74%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.7%
Source:Epicurious