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Puerto Rican Coquito Cheesecake

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by: Jeannette Quinones
Updated Jul 20, 2017
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  • This Christmas, make this delicious Cheesecake coquito with the same ingredients used for the popular Puerto Rican coquito drink. It’s very easy to make and the result is delicious. You can sprinkle it with shredded coconut or whipped cream. Try it!

Puerto Rican Coquito Cheesecake

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 17
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Ingredients

For the coquito:

  • 12 oz coconut milk
  • 8.5 oz coconut cream
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup white rum (optional)

For the cheesecake:

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham crackers, ground
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup condensed milk
  • 1 cup coquito drink
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    For the coquito: In a blender, process all ingredients. You can make an alcohol-free version without rum.
  • Step 
    2
    For the cheesecake: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Step 
    3
    Combine ground Graham crackers with softened butter. Pour into a spring-loaded 7-inch mold and press firmly into the bottom to create the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Step 
    4
    In a blender, combine cream cheese, flour, condensed milk, coquito drink, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves and sugar.
  • Step 
    5
    Pour into the mold and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Step 
    6
    Remove from oven and let cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

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