Pina Colada Cheesecake
"This is one of Southern Living's top-rated recipes from 2001. Prep time does not include chilling for at least 8 hours."
photo by Chez J.
- Ready In:
- 1hr 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Yields:
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1 10inch cheesecake
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3⁄4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup cream of coconut
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1⁄3 cup light rum
- 4 teaspoons coconut extract
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For Glaze
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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For Garnish
- whipped cream
- toasted coconut
directions
- Stor together butter, graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans and sugar.
- Press into bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a lightly greased 10-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed with electric mixer for 3minutes or until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Add pineapple, cream of coconut, sour cream, light rum and coconut extract.
- Beat until blended.
- Pour mixture into crust.
- Bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until center is almost set.
- Cool on a wire rack.
- For Glaze: Stir together cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Combine cornstarch mixture with crushed pineapple, sugar and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- When glaze is cooled, spread glaze over top of cheesecake.
- Cover and chill for at least 8 hours.
- Garnish if desired before serving.
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Reviews
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This was delicious. I made it for Easter. I used Bacardi's golden rum. I took the cheesecake out of the oven while the center was still soft. I wasn't sure if it would set up. It set up beautifully. I made this the day before Easter and it was in the fridge about 18 hours. Wonderful!!! -
this cheesecake is DELICIOUS! i love making cheesecakes and my hubby loves eating them and this is by far the best one i've made (and he's eaten). I used Malibu Rum. Before we finished eating the one i made, hubby was requesting another. -
This is a fabulous cheesecake! I made it for a Memorial Day gathering yesterday and everyone ( 21 people ) loved it! Thanks for posting this- it will definitely be made again!!<br/><br/>I have made this at least 6 times since I posted my review- its one of my favorite desserts to make and enjoy! I have made several tweaks to the recipe. For the crust I used just 1cup of graham cracker crumbs, added 3/4 cup of flaked coconut and omitted the sugar, since the coconut was sweetened. In the glaze, I used 1/4 rum in place of the water and increased the cornstarch to 4 tablespoons. everyone loves this cheesecake! Thanks for posting it! -
I made this for my husbands birthday and he loved it. I had several cans of cream of coconut on hand and I used coconut rum for the rum. It was very DELICIOUS. I will definately make it again but will make 2 smaller cakes rather than one large one. Thanks for posting. -
This is delightfully light and sinfully delicious. Reminds you of the smells and flavors of Hawaii. Try it and you will like it.
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This is a fabulous cheesecake! I made it for a Memorial Day gathering yesterday and everyone ( 21 people ) loved it! Thanks for posting this- it will definitely be made again!!<br/><br/>I have made this at least 6 times since I posted my review- its one of my favorite desserts to make and enjoy! I have made several tweaks to the recipe. For the crust I used just 1cup of graham cracker crumbs, added 3/4 cup of flaked coconut and omitted the sugar, since the coconut was sweetened. In the glaze, I used 1/4 rum in place of the water and increased the cornstarch to 4 tablespoons. everyone loves this cheesecake! Thanks for posting it!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Sharlene~W
Campbell, California
I live in the San Francisco area and love it here. I discovered Recipezaar (then Food.com..Genius Kitchen) in 2001 and have been so happy to have my favorite recipes stored safely here. I am mother to 7 and grandmother to 7.
I love to knit, smock, sew, etc., but my favorite hobby of the moment is traditional rug hooking. This is a sample of what I do.? It's called "November".? I dyed most of the wool myself. It is made from wool flannel, cut into strips a little less than 1/4" and then worked into a linen backing. This is my 3rd rug.
