CONTEST-WINNING TROPICAL CHEESECAKE
I don't bake many sweet items, but I like to put together this cheesecake for parties. The colorful fruit topping is refreshing, and the coconut gives each slice a delicious tropical taste. It looks pretty as part of a buffet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine coconut and almonds; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cornstarch and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add sour cream, lemon juice and extract; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. , In a small saucepan, melt preserves, stirring to break up any apricot pieces. Arrange pineapple and kiwi on top of cheesecake. Brush preserves over fruit and on sides of cheese cake. Press coconut onto the sides of the cheesecake. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Arshad Shah
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too hard and the filling was too dense. I won't be making this again.
Isaiah Lowe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as the pictures. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as creamy as I had hoped.
Ajaz Bhatti
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Md humayun Md humayun
[email protected]This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. I love the combination of pineapple and coconut.
Md jahedul Islam
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
LacitisSecondAccount
[email protected]This cheesecake is a perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the tropical flavors are amazing.
Adrian Wilson
[email protected]This cheesecake is a showstopper! It's so beautiful and delicious. I love the way the tropical flavors come together.
Reynold Burudi
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen fruit, depending on what I have on hand.
Evalyna Macias
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The crust is perfectly crunchy and the filling is creamy and flavorful. The tropical flavors are a nice touch.
Caius Milikaa
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The combination of pineapple, coconut, and macadamia nuts is divine. The crust is also perfect - graham cracker crumbs and butter, what could be better?
GAMING.WITH. ALIF
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. The crust was the perfect balance of crunchy and flaky, and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy.
Sampath Danushka
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The tropical flavors were perfect for a summer gathering, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.