Creamy Coquito Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in a decadent fusion of flavors with this Creamy Coquito Cheesecake recipe. A luscious cheesecake infused with the rich, creamy essence of coquito, topped with a delightful coquito sauce. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Coquito Cheesecake Batter:
- 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup prepared coquito
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup prepared coquito, separated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coquito Topping:
- 1 tablespoon coquito
- 1 qt prepared coquito
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon-sugar
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into springform pan to form crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Wrap pan in foil.
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, spices until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in coquito and cornstarch.
- Pour batter into crust and bake in water bath.
- Cool in oven, then refrigerate.
- Cook coquito to reduce rum, then thicken with slurry.
- Cool to room temperature.
- Ladle topping onto chilled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Mix the Coquito Cheesecake Batter:
Bake and Cool the Cheesecake:
Prepare the Coquito Topping:
Top and Serve the Cheesecake:
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight before serving.
- Make the coquito topping a day ahead for convenience.
- Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cheesecake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Coquito Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe, Coquito Topping, Creamy Cheesecake
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