Bright lime and tropical coconut come together in this creamy cheesecake for a dessert that’s as refreshing as it is indulgent
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
Crush the oat biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with the coconut flakes and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the base of a 22-24 cm springform pan. For a taller cake, use a 17 cm pan. If planning to transfer the cake to a serving plate, line the bottom with parchment paper. Chill the crust in the refrigerator. -
Soak the Gelatin:
Place the gelatin sheets in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 10 minutes until softened. -
Make the Filling:
Grate the zest of both limes. In a large bowl, whip together the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla sugar until slightly thickened. Add the cream cheese and lime zest, whipping until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. -
Dissolve the Gelatin:
Squeeze excess water from the gelatin sheets and dissolve them in ½ dl of warm water. Add the juice of the two limes, stirring until well combined, and allow the mixture to cool slightly. -
Combine the Filling:
Gradually pour the gelatin mixture into the cream cheese mixture, stirring constantly until smooth. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the chilled crust. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight to set. -
Prepare the Topping:
In a small bowl, combine the coconut flakes, sugar, and lime zest. Place in a sealed container and let it sit until serving, allowing the coconut and sugar to absorb the lime flavor. -
Serve:
Before serving, sprinkle the coconut-lime topping over the cheesecake for a refreshing finish.