- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened (3 packages)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional, for a tropical touch)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for brightness)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream or coconut whipped cream
- ½ cup toasted coconut flakes (for a tropical version)
- ½ cup chocolate ganache drizzle (for a chocolate paradise version)
- ½ cup fresh fruit (mango, pineapple, or berries)