Coconut Cheesecake with Coconut Almond Crust is a creamy gluten-free dessert. This unique crust offers a touch of sweetness with the coconut and almonds.
Cheesecake is a weakness of mine. In fact, I rarely make it because I can’t resist. I love the creaminess, the texture, the crust – and the fact you can do so much with this dessert. When I do have cheesecake, I usually get it from the Cheesecake Factory, which thank goodness the closest one is an hour and a half away.
I wanted to make a special dessert though for a friend, something special just for her. A dessert to help her welcome spring, a season known for hope and change. So I went with coconut cheesecake and put that on top of a coconut almond crust. AMAZING! I topped this baby with some homemade coconut whip cream and toasted coconut and viola, this screams yumminess.
Enjoy this cheesecake and share it with a friend, celebrate spring and start to welcome summer as it will soon be here.
XOXO San
How do you make Coconut Cheesecake with Coconut Almond Crust?
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
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In a medium bowl, ground almonds and coconut with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
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In a large bowl, I used my KitchenAid, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add milk and blend, then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until smooth. Pour the cream cheese filling into the coconut almond crust.
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Bake in preheated oven for 75-80 minutes.
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Turn the oven off, and leave the cheesecake to cool in oven with the door closed for 1 hour; this will help with cracking and make sure that it is set.
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Chill in refrigerator until serving.
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Using a hand mixer or KitchenAid mixer, add whipping cream, sugar and coconut extract and mix on high speed until it starts to form stiff peaks, scrape down the sides as needed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Set the oven on low broil, place coconut on pan and place in oven. Toast until golden brown, takes 3-5 minutes.
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When ready to serve the cheesecake, remove from the fridge and garnish the cheesecake with the whipped cream and toasted coconut. Serve and enjoy!
Try these other cheesecake recipes, like this Fresh Raspberry Cheesecake or this Easy Peppermint Cheesecake
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Coconut Cheesecake with Coconut Almond Crust
Ingredients
Coconut Almond Crust
- 2 cups sliced almonds finely chopped with food processor or knife
- 1 cup sweetened coconut
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
Coconut Cheesecake
- 4-8 ounce packages cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon coconut extract
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
Coconut Whipped Cream & Toasted Coconut
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons coconut extract
Instructions
Coconut Almond Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, ground almonds and coconut with melted butter. Press onto bottom of springform pan.
Coconut Cheesecake
- In a large bowl, I used my KitchenAid, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add milk and blend, then mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour the cream cheese filling into the coconut almond crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 75-80 minutes.
- Turn the oven off, and leave the cheesecake to cool in oven with the door closed for 1 hour; this will help with cracking and make sure that it is set.
- Chill in refrigerator until serving.
Coconut Whipped Cream & Toasted Coconut
- Using a hand-mixer or KitchenAid mixer, add whipping cream, sugar and coconut extract and mix on high speed until it starts to form stiff peaks, scrap down the sides as needed. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Set the oven on low broil, place coconut on pan and place in oven. Toast until golden brown, takes 3-5 minutes.
- When ready to serve the cheesecake, remove from the fridge and garnish the cheesecake with the whip cream and toasted coconut. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Friends & Family review: This was something everyone who tried it loved. I will be making this in the future. The almond crust was a hit, the only suggestion I was given was by my husband Jake, who said next time to do no coconut with the almonds or to try pecans.
I would buy a new tent for our camping adventures, and a new purse for me!!
Good luck!!! xo San
What an awesome recipe! The coconut almond crust is the best part.
It is! xo San
Oh my god, that sounds absolutely divine! I need to make this!
I’d buy about 20 of those cheesecakes you made!! I would save for upcoming birthdays and holiday gifts
Erinn, just move next to me and you can have all the leftovers. 🙂 xo San
I have a wish list on Amazon a mile long! This gift card would put a nice dent in it! That coconut cheesecake looks amazing!
You are so talented! I am entering the giveaway!
Thanks girl! xo San
If I won, I would buy a Kindle, I still do not have one! Sure could use this.
Good luck girl! xo San
Cheesecake is my downfall-I love it-I am not a huge fan of coconut but this looks so good I could be convinced to try it!
Oh, I want to mail you some to convince you. xo San
That looks ridiculously good and this is coming from someone who almost always bypassing coconut! Yum
The best type of compliment. xo San
Love the sound of your cheesecake-will try it for Mother’s Day.
If I won, I would get a wood planer and a sander. And a nice frying pan.
I made your chicken hand pie recipe. Loved it.
La Verne@hopeandsalvage
Thanks La Verne – so happy you came back. xo San
That cheesecake looks simply amazing. I have been on a bit of a coconut kick, so I totally want to make this!
I am so hungry right now and could so go for a delicious slice of yummy cheesecake!
Coconut and cheesecake. My 2 favorites! And all in one delightful dessert. You done good. And such a great giveaway, too! Have I just gone to heaven?
Thanks Julie! xo San
I would buy some new baking supplies and some books for my kids!
I wish I could win because that is exactly what I would buy! xo San
I would have to go shopping!! I really could use a few things 🙂
oh my goodness that looks so yummy!
Oh goodness, this sounds like a slice of heaven! YUM! I am a total coconut fan, can’t wait to try this!
Thanks for the fun chance to win, how cool!
Thanks Dawn, good luck! xo San
This cheesecake looks delicious! I love coconut too! Your pictures are AMAZING! Stopping in from the Let’s Get Real Blog Party! I’m so EXCITED to be co-hosting:)
Sandra – thanks for coming by! xo San
Oh Sandra, you had me with cheesecake and coconut but then I saw you made a coconut whip cream…drooling! This looks fabulicious! Pinning this recipe 😉
Julie – thanks for coming by. xo San
YUMMMMM.. I love cheesecake and coconut will give it that extra touch.. looks amazing, thanks for sharing
A Blendtec blender. Does Amazon have those?
Yes, Cheryl they do. xo San
Wow! Would love to win!
Good luck Starr! xo San
I would buy books.
I can’t believe that cheesecake is gluten free. It hasn’t been easy going gluten free the last six months. I love finding new recipes to try. Plus I miss eating pie and cheesecake.
I am so happy you found it then. Enjoy! xo San
Oh my! Coconut Cheesecake! It looks AMAZING! I am adding this to my list of yummy things to make really soon!
Enjoy! xo San