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                        COCONUT-MANGO CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       CRUST:
  1 1/2   c            Graham cracker crumbs
  1 1/2   c            Sweetened shredded coconut
                       Toasted
    1/4   c            Sugar
    1/2   c            Unsalted butter -- (1 stick)
                       Melted
                       FILLING:
  4       pk           Cream cheese -- (8 ounce)
                       Room
                       Temperature
    3/4   c            Sugar
  3       lg           Eggs
  1       lg           Egg yolk
 15       oz           Cream of coconut -- canned
  1       c            Whipping cream
  1       c            Sweetened shredded coconut
  2       lg           Fresh mangoes
                       Additional sugar --
                       Optional

 Pan-try and Prepare: 15-oz Can Cream of Coconut from
 Coco Lopez, available in the liquor department of most
 supermarkets Mangoes: halve, pit, peel, slice

 FOR CRUST: Wrap outside of 9-inch- diameter springform
 pan with 2 3/4-inch- high sides with foil. Mix graham
 cracker crumbs, coconut and sugar in medium bowl. Add
 butter and mix to blend. Press mixture into bottom and
 up sides of pre-pared pan. Chill while preparing
 filling.

 FOR FILLING:  Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar in
 large bowl until blended. Add eggs 1 at a time,
 beating after each addition. Beat in egg yolk. Add
 cream of coconut, whipping cream and shredded coconut;
 beat just until blended. Pour into crust.

 Meanwhile, preheat the OVEN to 325F. Bake cheesecake
 until puffed and golden, about 1 hour 25 minutes.
 Transfer to rack; cool completely. Refrigerate until
 well chilled (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep
 refrigerated.)

 Puree 1/4 of mango slices in blender until smooth.
 Transfer to small bowl. Sweeten to taste with sugar,
 if desired. Using small knife, cut around cheesecake
 to loosen. Remove pan sides. Arrange remaining mango
 slices decoratively over cheesecake. Serve with mango
 puree.

 Recipe By     : The Big Bowl Cafe, Chicago, IL



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