Pina Colada Cheesecake

Submitted by Mandy ny

"OHHH tropical goodness! Awesome./ I got this for TOH site and it was posted by:Peggy Key"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 15 shortbread cookies, crushed
• 1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup cream of coconut
• 3 tablespoons 2% milk
• 3⁄4 teaspoon rum extract
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
• 3 tablespoons apple jelly

directions

1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 inches square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and coconut; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the cream of coconut, milk and extract. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 inches of hot water to larger pan.
4. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
5. Thinly slice pineapple; arrange on cheesecake. Warm apple jelly; brush over pineapple. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, garnish with blossoms if desired.