Gluten-Free Coconut Ricotta Cheesecake | Step-By-Step Instructions

This coconut ricotta cake is a delicious gluten-free dessert that is fast and easy to make. It is creamy and not overly sweet, which is ideal for those who prefer a less-sweet dessert. Simply follow the recipe listed below to try this fantastic ricotta cheesecake yourself.

Equipment

• electric hand mixer
• 8-inch round cake or spring-form pan

Ingredients

• 16 oz ricotta cheese, drained
• 1/2 to 1 cup sugar of choice (Adjust sugar to your taste.)
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp rum extract (or vanilla extract)
• 1/3 cup tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

• Drain 16 oz of ricotta cheese.
• Preheat the oven to 350℉.
• Prepare an 8-inch round pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with butter or oil. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the drained ricotta and sugar until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
• Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
• Add the cornstarch, baking powder, rum or vanilla extract, and salt and mix well.
• Stir in the shredded coconut by hand and pour the batter into the prepared pan. Tap on the counter three or four times to eliminate air bubbles.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes (or until slightly golden around the edges).
• When done, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a serving dish to cool completely.
• Garnish with more shredded and toasted coconut to serve.

This is a light and tasty gluten-free dessert for the coconut lover that all will enjoy.

Anne James

Anne James—also known as Jelly Grandma—is a professional canner and lifelong food preserver with over 55 years of hands-on experience. A retired librarian, paralegal, and self-taught expert in traditional Southern crafts, Anne specializes in canning, jelly-making, cooking, gardening, and quilting. She even has extensive experience as a bartender.
She’s been featured in the Daily Commercial and on Hershey’s website, and is lovingly known as the “go-to canner” in her family and beyond. Her mission is simple: to preserve and pass on the old ways—skills that kept generations thriving without shortcuts or preservatives.
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