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MOUNDS Candy Coconut Cheesecake With Chocolate Glaze

Indulge in a cheesecake worth staying in for: the MOUNDS Coconut Cheesecake with chocolate glaze. No need to go anywhere fancy for this elegant dessert that's an updated twist on a classic cheesecake with layers of sweetened coconut flakes and satiny dark chocolate glaze. The chocolate-coconut crust is flavored with HERSHEY'S Cocoa, and more chopped-up MOUNDS Snack Size Candy Bars inside this cheesecake give it delicious dark chocolate and coconut flavor in every bite.  Have you ever wanted to try making coconut macaroons? It may be easier than you think. Sweet coconut and bittersweet dark chocolate meet again in these beginner-friendly MOUNDS Macaroons.

Ingredients & Directions

Yields:
1 cheesecake
Prep:
22 Min.
Bake:
53 Min.
Total:

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 3 packages
    cream cheese (8 oz each), softened
  • 1-1/4 cups
    sugar
  • 1-1/2 tsps
    coconut extract
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/4 cup
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • sweetened whipped cream
  • Cocoa Coconut Crust
  • 1/4 cup
    butter or margarine (1/2 stick), melted
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 cups
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • Satiny Glaze
  • 2 Tbsps
    light corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsps
    water
  • 1/2 cup
    HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Mildly Sweet Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
READY TO MAKE THIS?
You'll Need 
oven & stovetop
mixing bowl
mixer
measuring cups
saucepan
wire rack
refrigerator
9-inch springform pan

Step-By-Step Directions

Cocoa Coconut Crust:

Heat oven to 350°F. Stir together 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa in large bowl. Add 3 cups sweetened coconut flakes, stirring until well coated. Press mixture onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges begin to appear dry. Cool.

Satiny Glaze:

Combine 2 tablespoon light corn syrup and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips until melted. Cool slightly, stirring frequently, until smooth and thickened.

Additional questions?