HAWAIIAN CHEESECAKE
A TASTE of the tropics is as close as your kitchen, thanks to the delectable dessert here! To complement Michele Crawford's exotic party projects, CT's cooks baked a creamy cheesecake on a coconut crust. Then they covered their confection with a homemade pineapple sauce for fresh fruit flavor. A colorful edible orchid tops off this tempting treat that's a breeze to prepare. Just follow the recipe below!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the coconut and 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 large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in sour cream and vanilla until blended. Pour filling onto crust. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set (top of cheesecake may crack). Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., For sauce, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Stir in the pineapple. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add food coloring if desired. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Spread pineapple sauce over cheesecake. Garnish with mint and orchids if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#weeknight #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #north-american #south-west-pacific #for-large-groups #desserts #eggs-dairy #fruit #oven #dinner-party #cheesecake #nuts #cheese #eggs #stove-top #hawaiian #dietary #low-sodium #low-in-something #coconut #tropical-fruit #pineapple #taste-mood #sweet #equipment #small-appliance #mixer #number-of-servings #4-hours-or-less
You'll also love
Kandiho Enock
[email protected]This cheesecake is incredible! It's the best cheesecake I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pineapple topping is the perfect finishing touch.
Ashok Saud
[email protected]This cheesecake is a must-try! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The crust is perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. I love the addition of pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Queen k Queen b
[email protected]This cheesecake is a showstopper! It's perfect for any special occasion. The crust is flaky and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pineapple topping adds a tropical twist that everyone loves.
Pam Phillips
[email protected]Amazing cheesecake! I've made it twice and it's always a hit. The crust is buttery and the cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of pineapple and macadamia nuts.
maham kitchen and life
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disaster! The crust was burnt and the cheesecake filling was curdled. I would not recommend this recipe.
taniya amali
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. The crust was too hard and the cheesecake filling was too runny.
mdsakil khan
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I would try a different recipe next time.
mnatron
[email protected]The crust was a bit too crumbly for my liking, but the cheesecake filling was delicious. I would try a different crust recipe next time.
Chris Morgan
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the cheesecake filling.
Ishy Raud
[email protected]Perfect cheesecake! The texture was smooth and creamy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Luke Swan
[email protected]Delicious! I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. The crust was buttery and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Ntwatsabona tsiane
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was golden brown and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the addition of pineapple and macadamia nuts.
Raza Abid
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
emmanuella ofili
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the pineapple topping was the perfect finishing touch.
Walter Mnisi
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make this again.