The pineapple, rum, and coconut flavors of your favorite cocktail are mixed into this creamy, delicious pi?a colada cheesecake.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
- ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
- 1 (6 ounce) can pineapple juice
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup dark Jamaican rum
- ¾ teaspoon coconut or vanilla extract
- 2 cups frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
- 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon Toasted flaked coconut
Directions
Step 1
Combine crumbs, coconut, and butter in medium bowl. Press mixture on bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill.
Step 2
Pour juice into small saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin over juice; let stand 5 minutes to soften gelatin. Cook and stir over medium heat until gelatin dissolves; remove from heat. Set aside.
Step 3
Beat together cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in gelatin mixture until well blended. Beat in rum and coconut extract until smooth and blended. Gently fold in whipped topping. Spoon into prepared crust. Chill 6 hours or overnight until set.
Step 4
Combine undrained pineapple, cornstarch, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and slightly thickens. Chill. Spoon over top of cheesecake before serving. Garnish with additional toasted coconut, if desired.
Tips
You can use 2 teaspoons of rum extract instead of 1/4 cup of Jamaican rum.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 620 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat39g | 50% |
Saturated Fat24g | 119% |
Cholesterol98mg | 33% |
Sodium370mg | 16% |
Total Carbohydrate58g | 21% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
Total Sugars34g | |
Protein7g | |
Vitamin C5mg | 23% |
Calcium64mg | 5% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium158mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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