If it’s too hot to turn on the oven - I’ve got you covered with the perfect Malibu Rum-infused no-bake Coconut Rum Cheesecake! Just layer, chill, and serve!
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time0 minutesmins
Chill time2 hourshrs
Total Time2 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coconut cheesecake, Coconut Rum cheesecake, Malibu rum cheesecake, Nilla wafer crust, No-bake cheesecake, No-bake desserts
½cupshredded coconuttoasted (I did this on the stovetop; reportedly this can also be done in the microwave!)
Instructions
Crust
Combine Nilla Wafer crumbs, coconut, melted butter, and 1 Tablespoon Malibu Coconut rum in a mixing bowl; mix until well-combined and even. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan and place in the fridge to set.
Cheesecake
Meanwhile,
Whip 1 ½ cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form; place in the fridge. (Absolutely fine to substitute pre-made whipped topping if you prefer - maybe also sub in unsweetened coconut so this layer doesn’t get overly-sweet.)
In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pudding mix and coconut extract, and beat until combined. Add ½ of the shredded coconut, ½ of the coconut rum, the remaining ½ of the coconut, then the rest of the rum (this ensures the mixture doesn’t get too thin too fast and cause the cream cheese to clump). Gently fold in whipped cream until well-combined. Transfer to springform pan and smooth; place in the fridge.
Topping
Combine ¾ cup whipping cream with ¼ granulated sugar; whip until stiff peaks form. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then beat in coconut extract until well-combined. Top the cheesecake with whipped cream - either with an offset spatula or with a piping bag.
Toast ½ cup shredded coconut, and decorate the outer rim of the cheesecake (or the whole thing if you’d like! ;) )
And you’re done! Chill at least 2 hours; preferably overnight. High-five yourself on your amazing Coconut Rum cheesecake - and cut in and enjoy!
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Notes
(Please note nutrition information is an estimate only and may not be exactly accurate.)