Tropical Coconut Cheesecake Recipe
This Tropical Coconut Cheesecake is a creamy, island-inspired dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, rich coconut filling, and smooth, tangy sweetness — perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a tropical treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
¼ cup sugar
½ cup melted butter
For the Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup coconut milk (full-fat)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon coconut extract
3 large eggs
½ cup shredded coconut (sweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Press mixture firmly into the base of a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and coconut extract. Mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then gently fold in shredded coconut.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
Notes
Toast shredded coconut for a richer, nuttier flavor.
Top with tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, or kiwi for a refreshing touch.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.
Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
