PINA COLADA CHEESECAKE Servings: 2 c. graham cracker crumbs 1/3 c. cornstarch 1/2 c. toasted shredded coconut, chopped fine 3 T. sugar 5 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 lemon peel, grated 1/3 c. melted butter 1/2 c. canned cream of coconut 16 oz.can crushed pineapple in heavy syrup 1/3 c. dark rum 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans 1/2 c. toasted shredded coconut 1 1/2 c. sugar Combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped coconut, and 3 T. sugar. Stir in butter until all dry ingredients are moistened. Press crumbs into 10 inch spring-form pan. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 c. sugar until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Beat in cornstarch, eggs and egg yolks until well blended. Beat in lemon peel, cream of coconut and rum. Stir in 1/2 drained pineapple, reserving remainder (with juice) for topping. (Combine pineapple, juice, 1/4 c. sugar, 1/4 c. dark rum and 1 T arrowroot, heat to boiling, boil until clear and thickened.) Pour filling into crust. Place in pan of hot water and bake at 350F for 1 1/4 hours. Cool, spread pineapple topping over top, sprinkle with nuts, then coconut. Chill. Source: