Our ABK staff tasted the Cheesecake Manufacturing unit Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake and fell in love. Think about layers of chocolate ganache, creamy coconut cheesecake, custard, coconut whipped cream, and toasted coconut, all resting on a coconut crust!

One chunk and we knew it was a recipe worthy of growing for at-home bakers. For lower than the price of about 2 slices on the Cheesecake Manufacturing unit, you can also make an entire Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake at residence and have loads to share!

What makes this cheesecake so particular?

Let’s break down the layers of our Cheesecake Manufacturing unit Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake from the underside up.

Coconut graham cracker crust: Loaded with sweetened coconut flakes and simply sufficient graham cracker and butter to create an virtually Almond Pleasure expertise.

Ganache: Semisweet chocolate ganache provides a wealthy and easy ingredient, and it’s so easy to make.

Coconut cheesecake: This cheesecake comes collectively as simply as turning on a mixer. Made with basic elements, together with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and coconut milk.

Coconut custard: A easy, easy-to-make custard layer.

Coconut whipped cream: Nothing beats coconut-flavored whipping cream!

Toasted coconut flakes: A candy, nutty, crunchy of completion. 

Methods to make the Greatest Cheesecake

• Use room temperature elements for easy, uniform mixing. Don’t rush this step!
• Combine on low to create a dense, creamy texture.
• Scrape the bowl (don’t overlook the very backside) usually to mix all elements.
• After including eggs, slowly combine simply till integrated.
• Utilizing a water bathtub for baking ends in the most effective, most creamy texture. Not utterly essential, however there’s a notable distinction!(see recipe notes)

How do I do know when my cheesecake is completed?

Shake the pan. (Gently!) When the cheesecake is completed, the middle ought to be barely jiggly. It is going to proceed to bake and arrange after it’s faraway from the oven. 

Examine the highest. It ought to have a matte, not shiny, end. Whether it is shiny, bake a couple of minutes longer. 

The interior temperature ought to attain 150-155 levels. 

Can I freeze cheesecake?

Sure! Cheesecakes freeze nicely both as an entire cheesecake or in particular person slices. Be sure you cool first, then wrap in plastic wrap after which in foil earlier than freezing. Cautious to not smash the dessert! When freezing a pie or cake that’s adorned, we purchase a bakery field, wrap the dessert, then wrap the surface of the field with plastic wrap to guard from freezer burn. To thaw, place within the fridge in a single day or on the counter for a number of hours. For a contemporary presentation, we advocate including the whipped cream and toasted coconut after the cheesecake has thawed. 

Methods to minimize a cheesecake?

Ensure that the cheesecake is chilled utterly to assist maintain its form. Dip an extended, skinny knife in scorching water and wipe the knife with a clear material between chopping every slice. 

We love this recipe for Cheesecake Manufacturing unit Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake and assume it’s excellent for all particular events. You’ll be stunned how easy it’s to make! Different ABK cheesecakes we love: Traditional Strawberry Cheesecake, Genuine 5 Ingredient Basque Cheesecake (gluten free, picture under) and White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake with Ginger Cookie Crust.

Course: Dessert

Delicacies: American

Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook dinner Time: 1 hour hr 30 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 8 hours hrs

Whole Time: 10 hours hrs

Servings: 12

Layers of chocolate ganache, creamy coconut cheesecake, custard, coconut whipped cream, and toasted coconut, all resting on a coconut crust.

Please learn complete recipe earlier than beginning. Additionally learn recipe notes about baking the cheesecake in a water bathtub which is able to drastically improve the feel and general look of completed dessert!

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Crust

• In a medium bowl, mix all crust elements and blend totally. Press within the backside of the ready pan.

• Bake for 10 minutes or till the sides are barely golden. Take away from the oven and funky.

• Decrease oven temperature to 325 levels.

• Put together the ganache whereas the crust is baking.

Ganache

• Put together ganache by putting whipping cream and chocolate in a bowl. Microwave for 40 seconds after which stir. Proceed microwaving and stirring in 15-second increments till chocolate is melted and elements are easy. Unfold ganache evenly over the cooled crust. Place in freezer whereas making cheesecake layer.

Cheesecake

• Within the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cream cheese till easy. Add sugar, cornstarch, extracts, and salt. Combine on low pace, scraping down the perimeters of the bowl as wanted. Add eggs and blend simply till integrated. Add coconut milk and blend simply till mixed.

• Pour rigorously or spoon into ready pan to not disturb the ganache layer. Easy the highest.

• If utilizing water bathtub technique (see recipe notes) comply with baking directions in notes.

• If not utilizing water bathtub directions, bake for about 60-70 minutes or till the middle of the cheesecake is barely jiggly. Take away from oven and funky to room temperature.

• Whereas cooling, make the custard.

Custard

• Add all custard elements in a medium bowl. Whip simply till thickened. Unfold evenly over the cooled cheesecake.

• Cowl cheesecake in aluminum foil and refrigerate for 8 hours or in a single day. Earlier than serving, prime with coconut whipped cream.

Coconut Whipped Cream

• Place all elements in a medium bowl. Whip simply till stiff peaks kind. Unfold over the pudding layer. If desired, reserve a few of the whipped cream for piping and adorning the cheesecake.

• High with toasted coconut.

For further creamy, easy texture-try a water bathtub. (We used a water bathtub for the cheesecake pictured) Comply with the directions under:

• Boil 3 cups of water. Put aside.
• Tear off 2 sheets of foil, giant sufficient to cowl the underside and up the perimeters of a springform pan (not less than 1 1/2 inches excessive on exterior of pan so water gained’t seep in).
• Set the springform pan (stuffed with baked crust and ganache) on prime of the foil. Pour the cheesecake layer on prime. 
• Put the springform pan on a baking sheet (jelly roll pan with one inch sides)  and place it within the oven. Fastidiously fill the baking sheet with boiling water virtually to the highest of the jelly roll pan.
• Preserve the oven door closed as a lot as doable to keep up warmth degree.
• Alternately, an simple water bathtub possibility is to put a 9×13-inch pan on a rack immediately under the cheesecake. Add boiling water to fill midway. The cheesecake might take a bit longer to bake if utilizing a water bathtub.