Here's a cheesecake that's the perfect addition to a tropical summer soiree This recipe uses sweetened shredded coconut in two ways, both toasted and untoasted. The toasted coconut is incorporated into the crust and also used as a garnish on the finished cheesecake. The untoasted coconut is folded into the batter. To give the dessert even more island flavor, a can of cream of coconut is also incorporated. Cream of coconut is made from tender coconut meat blended with cane sugar, resulting in a pure, smooth consistency that's ideal for cheesecakes.