Almond Coconut Cheesecake

January 21, 2014

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Decadent cheesecake loaded with coconut and almonds and topped with chocolate ganache. If you love Almond Joy candy bars, you've gotta try this recipe!

Crust:
1 1/2 cups finely crushed Oreo crumbs (I use my food processor)
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter

Filling:
4 8oz pkgs cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp almond extract
1/2 tsp coconut extract
1/2 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled

Topping:
6 Tbsp cream
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted and cooled
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted and cooled

For crust: Preheat oven to 350°. Combine Oreo crumbs, coconut, sugar, and butter. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom and about an inch up the sides of a springform pan. Bake for about 10...
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Nutritions

Calories
287

Sodium
184mg
7% DV

Fat
10g
16% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
44g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
10% DV

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