How about a little break from all things Christmas?! I mean Christmas Eve is basically around the corner, but I think a little break from the Christmas madness could be nice. No Christmas cookies today, no cinnamon, gingerbread spices, nothing like that. I think we should go for something tropical. It’s cold outside, let’s make something that would fit for a nice summer day. Maybe something with coconuts and a little bit of liquor? What do you think? May I serve you a slice of this delicious no-bake coconut cheesecake? ;)
Sometimes you really have stop things, if they get too intense. And as we all know, Christmas nowadays is a f*** lot to take in ;P Let’s indulge ourselves with something nice and refreshing. Coconuts are perfect for that. Not having to bake makes it even better… after all that Christmas cookie baking the past weeks. No oven to take care of. Just cooling in the fridge. No need to keep an eye on it, nothing will burn if you wrap some Christmas gifts (I know you can’t get away completely from it all) ;P
My cheesecake today is only for adults if you make it as mentioned in the recipe. I added a good amount of Mangaroca Batida de Côco* to the cheesecake mix. I guess you all know that liquor. Then I was young(er) I used to drink it with cherry juice… so good. I had a glass of it when preparing the cake (hihi) ;) Today you can get more evolved cocktails with it I assume – just ask your favorite bartender to mix you something… or take a look at the Batida de Coco recipe website*. There you can find some nice ideas. Stuff matching this delicious cheesecake for sure ;)
So today’s recipe is not suitable for kids. Sorry. Since the cake is only cooled and not baked, the alcohol stays in there as it is. If you want to make it when kids eat as well, you might want to exchange the liquor with some coconut syrup.
Oh and if you were asking yourself if that are really mini coconuts… yes they are! They are called Coquitos. I saw them on a picture once in a smoothie bowl and knew immediately I had to get them for this cake ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the base:
3.5 oz. (100g) biscuit cookies
2 tbsp. cocoa powder
1.7 oz. (50g) coconut flakes (unsweetened)
1/3 cup (75g) melted butter
For the filling:
12.3 oz. (350g) cream cheese
7 oz. (200g) sour cream (Schmand)
1 cup (130g) confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1/3 cup (80ml) Mangaroca Batida de Côco
5 gelatin leaves
1 can creamy coconut milk (you need about 4 oz.)
For the decoration (optional):
toasted coconut flakes
mini coconuts
whipped cream
Für den Boden:
100g Butterkekse
2 EL Kakao
50g Kokosraspeln
75g Butter, geschmolzen
Für die Füllung:
350g Frischkäse
200g Schmand
130g Puderzucker
1/2 TL Zitronenschalen Abrieb
80ml Mangaroca Batida de Côco
5 Blatt Gelatine
1 Dose cremige Kokosmilch (ca. 120g davon)
Für die Dekoration (optional):
geröstete Kokosflocken
Mini-Kokosnüsse
Schlagsahne
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Start a day or two in advance by placing the coconut milk in the fridge, so the creamy part can separate from the milk. When making the cake, just spoon the creamy part on top out of the can until you have about 4 oz. of thick coconut milk. Use the rest for smoothies.
2. Add the biscuit cookies to a mixer and mix or add to a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin until you get fine crumbs. Add to a bowl and mix with the cocoa powder. Add the coconut flakes to a coated pan without any fat and toast the flakes until fragrant and slightly browned. Add to the bowl and mix in. Add the melted butter and mix until all crumbs are moist. Transfer to a tall springform tin (7 inches/18cm) that is lined with baking parchment. Press to the bottom to get one even layer. Set aside.
3. Add the gelatin leaves to a small bowl with cold water and let soak for 5-8 minutes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream (Schmand), confectioners’ sugar, and lemon zest to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the coconut liquor to a small pot and heat up gently (do not let it cook!). Squeeze the gelatin leaves to get rid of excess water and add to the pot with the hot liquor, stir until dissolved completely. Remove from the heat and add gradually 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture to the pot and mix in. Add this mixture to the large bowl and mix everything together.
4. Mix the thick coconut milk you got from the can on high speed for about 2 minutes until creamy, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Pour that filling into the prepared springform tin, cover with some plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
5. Decorate the cake with some toasted coconut flakes, mini coconuts and whipped cream (optional).
1. Als erstes die Kokosmilch für 1-2 Tage in den Kühlschrank stellen. Dadurch soll sich der cremige Teil der Kokosmilch oben absetzen und von der “Milch” trennen. Wenn es dann soweit ist den Kuchen zuzubereiten, die obere, dicke Schicht herauslöffeln – es werden etwa 120g gebraucht. Den Rest trinken oder für Smoothies verwenden.
2. Die Butterkekse in einem Mixer oder mit einem Gefrierbeutel und Nudelholz in feine Brösel mixen/zerdrücken, in eine Schüssel geben und mit dem Kakao vermischen. Die Koksraspeln in einer beschichteten Pfanne ohne Fett kurz anrösten, bis sie etwas Farbe bekommen haben und duften. Ständig bewegen, sonst brennen sie schnell an! Die gerösteten Kokosraspeln ebenfalls in die Schüssel geben und untermischen. Die geschmolzene Butter dazugeben und alle gut verrühren, bis die Brösel gleichmäßig feucht sind. Eine hohe 18cm (7 inches) Springform mit Backpapier auslegen und dann die Bröselmasse darauf verteilen und zu einer glatten Schicht festdrücken. Zur Seite stellen.
3. Die Gelatine in einer kleinen Schale mit kaltem Wasser für 5-8 Minuten einweichen lassen. Den Frischkäse mit Schmand, Puderzucker und Zitronenschale in einer großen Schüssel gut verrühren. Den Kokoslikör in einen kleinen Topf geben und vorsichtig erhitzen (nicht kochen!). Die Gelatine ausdrücken und zum Topf dazugeben und unterrühren, bis sie komplett aufgelöst ist. Von der Frischkäsemasse 2-3 Esslöffel dazugeben und unterrühren, dann diese Mixtur nach und nach in die große Schüssel geben und alles gut verrühren.
4. Die abgeschöpfte cremige Kokosmilch für etwa 2 Minuten aufschlagen, dann unter die Frischkäsemasse heben, bis sich alles gut verbunden hat. Die Füllung jetzt in die Form mit dem Keksboden füllen, etwas rütteln, damit Luftblasen nach oben steigen können. Den Kuchen mit Klarsichtfolie abdecken und über Nacht in den Kühlschrank stellen.
5. Vor dem Servieren mit gerösteten Kokosflocken, Mini-Kokosnüssen und etwas Sahne dekorieren (optional).
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PrintNo-Bake Coconut Cheesecake with Mangaroca Batida de Côco
- Prep Time: 35
- Total Time: 480
Description
Delicious No-Bake Coconut Cheesecake with Mangaroca Batida de Côco fresh and creamy.
Ingredients
For the base
- 3.5 oz. (100g) biscuit cookies
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1.7 oz. (50g) coconut flakes (unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup (75g) melted butter
For the filling
- 12.3 oz. (350g) cream cheese
- 7 oz. (200g) sour cream (Schmand)
- 1 cup (130g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/3 cup (80ml) Mangaroca Batida de Côco
- 5 gelatin leaves
- 1 can creamy coconut milk (you need about 4 oz.)
For the decoration (optional)
- toasted coconut flakes
- mini coconuts
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Start a day or two in advance by placing the coconut milk in the fridge, so the creamy part can separate from the milk. When making the cake, just spoon the creamy part on top out of the can until you have about 4 oz. of thick coconut milk. Use the rest for smoothies.
- Add the biscuit cookies to a mixer and mix or add to a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin until you get fine crumbs. Add to a bowl and mix with the cocoa powder. Add the coconut flakes to a coated pan without any fat and toast the flakes until fragrant and slightly browned. Add to the bowl and mix in. Add the melted butter and mix until all crumbs are moist. Transfer to a tall springform tin (7 inches/18cm) that is lined with baking parchment. Press to the bottom to get one even layer. Set aside.
- Add the gelatin leaves to a small bowl with cold water and let soak for 5-8 minutes. Add the cream cheese, sour cream (Schmand), confectioners’ sugar, and lemon zest to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the coconut liquor to a small pot and heat up gently (do not let it cook!). Squeeze the gelatin leaves to get rid of excess water and add to the pot with the hot liquor, stir until dissolved completely. Remove from the heat and add gradually 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture to the pot and mix in. Add this mixture to the large bowl and mix everything together.
- Mix the thick coconut milk you got from the can on high speed for about 2 minutes until creamy, then fold into the cream cheese mixture. Pour that filling into the prepared springform tin, cover with some plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
- Decorate the cake with some toasted coconut flakes, mini coconuts and whipped cream (optional).
Notes
- Enjoy cooling!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
*I have partnered with Mangaroca Batida de Côco to bring you this delicious cheesecake. That is why I have to declare this here in Germany as Advertising/Werbung. All I wrote in this article is still based on my own opinion and has not been affected by anybody :) *Affiliate Link to Amazon Germany (Advertising/Werbung)
Hi, I am just about to make this….is the size of the tin you suggest, 18cm wide or are you referring to its depth?
It should have a diameter of 18cm but also be a bit taller than a regular baking tin. Some can be quite flat.
Cheers
Marc