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Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheese Cake Recipe

I whisk cream cheese and coconut cream, and the room goes calm. The scent leans sweet and nutty. This cheese cake recipe brings coconut cream cheesecake with a macadamia crust. It reads simple, it tastes lush, and it slices clean. I learned that from a late night bake when the springform pan creaked and I laughed anyway. We go for small wins. Toasted coconut hums. The crust comes crisp and buttery from macadamia. The filling settles smooth, like quiet surf. I use slow beats and gentle folds. No rush, no stress. Friends call it our house favorite among cheesecake recipes and dessert recipes. I nod and steal a tiny corner for quality control. If you loved treat savvy recipes, this fits right in. It is a cream cheesecake that stays light on the tongue and rich in flavor. Bake it for a weekend dinner or a little celebration on a Tuesday. You bring the plates. I will bring the first slice.

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Table of Contents

  • 1) Key Takeaways
  • 2) Easy Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake Recipe
  • 3) Ingredients for Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake
  • 4) How to Make Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake
  • 5) Tips for Making Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake
  • 6) Making Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake Ahead of Time
  • 7) Storing Leftover Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake
  • 8) Try these dessert recipes next
  • 9) Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake
  • 10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

I bake this at home and the result feels calm and rich. The crust brings crunch from macadamia. The filling stays smooth from cream cheese and coconut cream. The method stays simple and steady for any busy kitchen.

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Kathy from Simply Cooked Recipes guides each step with care. We keep the tools light and the timing clear. A cheese cake recipe that fits weeknight plans and weekend plans.

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Flavor leans nutty and tropical. Slices hold shape. Friends ask for seconds. That works for me.

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2) Easy Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake Recipe

I call this my easy cheese cake recipe and I mean it. This cheese cake recipe sits on a macadamia crust and it bakes gentle. I use a water bath and a quiet oven and the cake sets with a soft wobble. Two forks wait on the counter since patience runs short at my place.

We keep close to the basics. Cream cheese blends with coconut cream and a touch of vanilla. The mix tastes lush and light. I fold slow so air stays even and the texture stays silky.

If you enjoy coconut cheesecake or baked cheesecake, this pan will make you smile. The finish brings toasted coconut and a little lime. The room smells like a beach day that never ends.

3) Ingredients for Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake

Macadamia nuts finely chopped for a crisp base that tastes buttery and rich. I like a fine chop so the crumbs bind well without heavy pressure.

Graham cracker crumbs blend with the nuts and bring a light sweet note. The crumbs help the crust hold shape under the creamy filling.

Granulated sugar sweetens the crust and the filling in a clean way. A small amount keeps balance and lets coconut lead.

Unsalted butter melted binds the crust and adds flavor that feels warm. The mix should look like wet sand that presses well.

Cream cheese at room temp blends smooth and stays free of lumps. Soft blocks make the batter light and even.

Coconut cream well stirred for body and a gentle tropical note. The fat gives a plush mouthfeel that people love.

Eggs at room temp set the batter without cracks. I add them one at a time and mix on low for a tender bite.

Vanilla extract rounds the flavor with a soft sweet tone. A small splash goes a long way.

Coconut extract lifts the coconut and helps the aroma travel through the kitchen. It smells like a bright summer day.

Cornstarch keeps the slice neat. A spoonful supports clean cuts without changing taste.

Fine salt balances sweet notes. A pinch sharpens every spoonful.

Heavy cream whipped for a light topping that floats over the cold cake. The contrast feels nice with the dense base.

Toasted shredded coconut brings crunch and a warm aroma. I toast until gold and let it cool on the pan.

Powdered sugar sweetens the whipped cream with a soft finish. It blends fast and holds the peaks.

Lime zest adds a fresh lift on top. A tiny sprinkle wakes up the creamy bites.

4) How to Make Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake

step one Heat the oven to three hundred twenty five degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the outside of a nine inch springform pan with foil. Stir the crust mix until it looks like wet sand and press it into the pan. Bake until light gold and cool.

step two Beat cream cheese until smooth. Scrape the bowl. Blend in sugar cornstarch salt vanilla and coconut extract. Fold in coconut cream. The batter should flow like slow ribbons.

step three Mix in eggs one at a time on low. Do not whip. Air brings cracks and we do not need that.

step four Pour the batter over the crust. Set the pan in a larger pan and add hot water to reach halfway up the sides. Bake until the edges look set and the center has a gentle wobble.

step five Turn the oven off and crack the door. Rest the cake inside for thirty minutes. Cool on a rack then chill for four hours. This gives the cheese cake recipe a clean slice and a smooth bite.

5) Tips for Making Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake

Let dairy sit at room temp. Soft cream cheese blends fast and stays lump free. Cold blocks fight the mixer and the batter turns heavy.

Keep the mix slow and steady. Low speed keeps air out and helps the set stay even. The surface stays calm and the crust stays crisp.

Use a warm dry knife for slices. Wipe between cuts. That habit keeps edges sharp and keeps the plate tidy. A small move yet big payoff for any cheese cake recipe.

6) Making Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake Ahead of Time

I chill this cake overnight and the texture turns dreamy. The flavor deepens and the crust settles firm. That timing helps when guests drop by and you want a sure thing.

Bake the base and the filling one day. Add the whipped cream and toasted coconut the next day. The top stays fluffy and the crumb stays crisp.

For a busy week, freeze the cake without the topping. Thaw in the fridge and finish with cream and coconut. A baked cheesecake travels well for family visits and small parties.

7) Storing Leftover Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake

Cover the pan with a tight lid or wrap. Keep in the fridge for four days. The flavor holds and the texture stays smooth.

For longer storage, freeze slices on a tray then pack in boxes. Thaw in the fridge. The crust keeps its bite and the filling stays creamy.

Label the pack with the date and the name. Small steps save time. Future you will thank present you and reach for this cheese cake recipe again.

8) Try these dessert recipes next

9) Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheesecake

Coconut Cream Macadamia Cheese Cake Recipe

I whisk cream cheese and coconut cream, and the room goes calm. The scent leans sweet and nutty. This cheese cake recipe brings coconut cream cheesecake with a macadamia crust. It reads simple, it tastes lush, and it slices clean. I learned that from a late night bake when the springform pan creaked and I laughed anyway. We go for small wins. Toasted coconut hums. The crust comes crisp and buttery from macadamia. The filling settles smooth, like quiet surf. I use slow beats and gentle folds. No rush, no stress. Friends call it our house favorite among cheesecake recipes and dessert recipes. I nod and steal a tiny corner for quality control. If you loved treat savvy recipes, this fits right in. It is a cream cheesecake that stays light on the tongue and rich in flavor. Bake it for a weekend dinner or a little celebration on a Tuesday. You bring the plates. I will bring the first slice.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keywords: baked cheesecake, cheese cake recipe, cheesecake recipes, coconut cream cheesecake, cream cheesecake, dessert recipes, Kathy, macadamia crust, Simply Cooked Recipes, treat savvy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Kathy

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • one and one half cups finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • three quarters cup graham cracker crumbs
  • three tablespoons granulated sugar
  • five tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • pinch fine salt

For the Filling

  • twenty four ounces cream cheese room temp
  • one cup coconut cream well stirred
  • three quarters cup granulated sugar
  • three large eggs room temp
  • one teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • one teaspoon coconut extract
  • one tablespoon cornstarch
  • half teaspoon fine salt

For the Topping

  • one cup cold heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
  • half cup toasted shredded coconut
  • two tablespoons powdered sugar
  • lime zest for a fresh finish optional

Instructions

For the Crust

  1. Heat oven to three hundred and twenty five degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the outside of a nine inch springform pan with foil.
  2. Stir macadamia, crumbs, sugar, butter, and salt until the mix looks like wet sand.
  3. Press the mix into the pan base. Bake eight to ten minutes until light gold. Cool.

For the Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Scrape the bowl.
  2. Mix in sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla, and coconut extract.
  3. Blend in coconut cream. Add eggs one at a time and mix on low until just combined.
  4. Pour into the crust. Set the pan in a large roasting pan. Add hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the springform.
  5. Bake at three hundred and twenty five degrees for fifty to sixty minutes until edges look set and the center has a slight wobble.
  6. Turn off the oven and crack the door. Let the cake rest inside for thirty minutes.
  7. Remove the pan from the water bath. Run a thin knife around the edge. Cool to room temp, then chill at least four hours or overnight.

For the Topping

  1. Whip the cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
  2. Spread or pipe over the cold cake. Shower with toasted coconut and a kiss of lime zest.

To Serve

  1. Release the ring. Slice with a warm dry knife for clean edges. Share and smile.

10) Nutrition

Serving size one slice. Calories four hundred seventy eight. Sugar twenty seven grams. Sodium two hundred sixty eight milligrams. Fat thirty five grams. Saturated fat nineteen grams. Carbohydrates thirty six grams. Fiber two grams. Protein seven grams. Cholesterol one hundred ten milligrams.

Written by Kathy for Simply Cooked Recipes at https://www.simplycookedrecipes.com

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