Coconut Cream Cheesecakes
- 1 2/3 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. melted margarine
- 3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 c. flaked coconut
- 1 c. whipping cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. coconut flavoring
- Combine first 3 ingredients; firmly press evenly onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of a 10-inch spring-form pan.
- Beat cream cheese at high speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar; beating well.
- Add egg yolks and eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in coconut and next 3 ingredients; pour into prepared crust.
- Bake at 325u0b0 for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Center will be soft.
- Turn oven off and leave cake in oven for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature on a wire rack.
- Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
- Carefully remove sides of pan.
- If desired, top each serving with whipped cream and toasted coconut.
- Makes 10 to 12 servings.
graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, egg yolks, flaked coconut, whipping cream, vanilla, coconut flavoring
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=486338 (may not work)