11/24/10

Coconut Cheesecake

I made this for my dad's birthday, because canned pumpkin wasn't in season. :)  If you have any trouble finding cream of coconut (NOT COCONUT MILK!!!) look in the booze section!!  AND, make sure you STIR the cream of coconut.


Ingredients:
2 packages cream cheese (8 oz. each), softened
1/2 c. cream of coconut  (be sure to stir before adding!!!)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 pie crust
2 c. cool whip
1/2 c. coconut flakes, toasted


Directions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Step 2: Beat cream cheese, cream of coconut, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.  Add eggs and mix just until blended, don't overblend!  Pour into crust.
Step 3: Bake for 40 mins. or until center of cheesecake is almost set.  Allow to cool before refrigerating for at least 3 hours.  Top cheesecake with cool whip, and sprinkle toasted coconut on top!

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