"Adapted from [Food Plus Words via The Novice Chef|http://www.thenovicechefblog.com/2011/07/foodie-block-party-triple-coconut-cheesecake/]..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4c graham cracker crumbs (I put about 8 full graham crackers into a gallon-size zip bag and roll over them repeatedly with a rolling pin)
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5T sugar
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1/2c shredded sweetened coconut
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5T butter, melted
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1-1/2lb (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
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1c sugar
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1T cornstarch
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1t vanilla bean paste (or the same amount of vanilla extract)
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1/4t salt
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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7oz coconut milk
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1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)
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3T toasted coconut (I toast my shredded coconut in a small frying pan over medium heat, stirring often, until golden)