Piña Colada Cheesecake

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Michelle

I love to bake and cook, love to try out new recipes that are healthy and delicious

subheading: For Crust:

1 ¾ cup shortbread cookie crumbs (about 15 to 20 cookies)

1 cup coconut flakes, toasted

½ cup macadamia nuts, toasted

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

subheading: For Filling:

24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, softened

½ cup granulated sugar

3 eggs

¾ cup cream of coconut (NOT coconut milk)

¼ cup Caribbean Rum with Coconut liqueur (I used Malibu. You can use any rum)

3 tablespoons milk

Zest from one orange

2 teaspoons coconut extract, optional (only for a more intense coconut flavor)

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, juice drained and reserved

subheading: For Topping:

½ cup reserved pineapple juice

2 teaspoons cornstarch

¼ cup sugar

Garnishes: 1 can (8oz) pineapple chunks, toasted coconut flakes

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