Peanut Butter Coconut Cheesecake

__NOTOC__
==Description==
Chef Aviva's Famous peanut butter coconut cheesecake has been recognized as the best peanut butter recipe in New York!
See Also
* www.avivaskitchen.com
==Ingredients==
===Crust===
* 1¼ cups crushed, finely, coconut cookies
* 6 tbsp melted butter
* ½ tbsp sugar
===Filling===
* 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
* 1 cup sugar
* 1 cup natural peanut butter
* 1 cup coconut milk, refrigerated for at least an hour
* 1 tbsp real vanilla extract
* 3 eggs
* toasted coconut, optional, for garnish
* whipped cream, optional, for garnish
==Directions==
# Preheat oven to 350°F.
# Wrap heavy duty aluminum foil on the outside of a 9 inch spring form pan.
# Set aside.
# For the cookie crust: melt the butter and mix with the sugar and crushed coconut cookies.
# Push the mixture in to the bottom of the spring form pan and slightly up the sides.
# Bake for 10 minutes.
# Allow to cool slightly while making the filling.
=== Filling ===
# On low speed, mix the cream cheese for about 30 seconds.
# Add the peanut butter, coconut milk and sugar and mix for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
# Do not over mix.
# You just want the ingredients incorporated and smooth.
# Next add the eggs and vanilla and mix again for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and eggs are incorporated.
# Make sure that you scrape the bottom of the bowl and remix a little if there is still cream cheese that has not incorporated fully into the mixture.
# Pour the filling in to the pre-baked crust and set in a water bath in the oven.
# Cook for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges have just set and the middle is still slightly wobbly.
# The cheesecake will fully set as it cools and overnight in the refrigerator.
# Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack, about an hour.
# Carefully run a small knife around the outside of the cake before covering with saran wrap and refrigerating (this helps to ensure that there won't be cracks as it chills).
# Chill overnight.
# Or at least 8-10 hours.
# When removing the cheesecake from the spring form pan, it is helpful to sometimes heat the bottom over the stove top to loosen the crust from the pan.
# Top with toasted coconut and a some whipped cream and enjoy!.
Category:Cheesecake Recipes