Tropical Coconut-Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis

• 1 Cup graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 Cup coconut, shredded
• 0.25 Cup sugar
• 0.5 Cup butter, melted
• 3 8 Ounces (oz) packages cream cheese
• 1 Cup sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lime, zested
• 0.25 Cup lime juice
• 1 Cup mango, pureed
• 0.25 Cup sugar
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cornstarch
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) water

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, shredded coconut, 0.25 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely.
8. For the mango coulis, combine pureed mango, 0.25 cup sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
9. Let the coulis cool, then spread over the cooled cheesecake.
10. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.

Enjoy this refreshing Coconut-Lime Cheesecake with a tropical mango twist!