ISLAND CRUNCH CHEESECAKE
Inspiring ideas come from many places, and often when we least expect them. I enjoy making cheesecakes for family and friends, and I came up with this recipe after eating ice cream on vacation. Featuring pineapple and coconut, this cheesecake will remind you of a trip to an island paradise. -Ellen Batenhorst, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place a greased 10-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined., Remove half of the mixture to a small bowl. Fold in pineapple and coconut; pour into crust. Stir cooled chocolate and creme de cacao into plain cream cheese mixture; fold in chocolate chunks. Carefully spoon over pineapple layer, spreading evenly., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until center is almost set, 50-60 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. For sour cream layer, combine all ingredients in a small bowl; spread over cheesecake. Bake 5 minutes longer., Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; loosen edges from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove rim from pan. Sprinkle toasted coconut and macadamia nuts over cheesecake. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 618 calories, Fat 42g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
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James Powell
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
muhammad khalilahmad
[email protected]This cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. It just melts in your mouth.
Lexington
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It's not too sweet, and the pineapple topping adds a nice tartness.
SM Zeus
[email protected]I love that this cheesecake is made with fresh pineapple. It gives it such a bright and tropical flavor.
Chloe Pineda
[email protected]This cheesecake is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Llama Llama
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a blender and then bake it. It's the perfect dessert for busy weeknights.
Troy Boy
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this cheesecake. The graham cracker crust, cheesecake filling, and pineapple topping are all perfect together.
latasha Lenea
[email protected]This cheesecake is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a special treat. It's always a hit.
PUL HD Media
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Faruk Hossin Rabbi
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little dense for my taste. I think I would use less cream cheese next time.
Aniq Ahmad
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan. I think I should have let it cool completely before trying to remove it.
Bre
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar in the crust and filling next time.
Dj Xman
[email protected]I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions. The crust is always crispy, the cheesecake filling is always smooth and creamy, and the pineapple topping is always a hit.
Choi Yeji
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. The crust was crispy, the cheesecake filling was creamy, and the pineapple topping was sweet and tangy.
Mercedes Alejo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was really good. The crust was the perfect balance of crunchy and sweet, and the cheesecake filling was light and fluffy. The pineapple topping was a great addition.
Anthony M
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. The pineapple topping added a nice tropical flavor.
Pitras Javeed
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of graham cracker crust, cheesecake filling, and pineapple topping was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.