De Lime In De Coconut Cheesecake

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This recipe comes from an insert in my paper. made by sheila suhan she says that it is a light and creamy cheesecake that she named after the 1967 nilsson hit.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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Crust: combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor.

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Process until just blended.

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Press in bottom and about 1 / 2 inch up the sides of a 10 inch spring form pan.

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Filling: place cream cheese in a large bowl and beat with a mixer at medium high speed until smooth.

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Reduce speed to low and add eggs , 1 at a time , beating well.

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Add remaining filling ingredients and beat well , scraping bottom and sides of the bowl occasionally.

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Scrape filling into crust.

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Bake 75 to 90 minutes , until center jiggles slightly when pan is tapped.

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Remove from oven and run a knife around inside of pan.

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Cool to room temperature on a wire rack.

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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

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Garnish with whipped cream and lime wedges , if desired.

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Ingredients

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graham cracker crumbs, sweetened flaked coconut, sugar, lime zest, butter, cream cheese, eggs, coconut milk, sour cream, lime rind, fresh lime juice, vanilla extract