"I took my daughterâ??s love of cheesecake plus my momâ??s love of coconut and rhubarb and ran with it. Try it with a smidge of chocolate sauce, too. —Wendy Rusch, Trego, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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14 whole graham crackers
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1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/3 cup butter, melted
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CHEESECAKE:
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5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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1-1/4 cups sugar
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1-1/4 cups sour cream
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
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5 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1 cup flaked coconut
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COMPOTE:
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6 cups chopped fresh rhubarb (about 1-1/2 pounds)
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup orange juice or water
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Additional toasted flaked coconut, optional