MACAROON CHEESECAKE

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No one can resist a slice of creamy cheesecake, especially around the holiday. This version features coconut in the crust and topping. -Tracy Powers, Cedar Springs, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 egg white
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the coconut and pecans; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in extracts just until blended. Pour over crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. In a small bowl, beat egg white and vanilla until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Fold in coconut. Carefully spread over top of cheesecake. , Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 14g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Uma Paul
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I made this macaroon cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet macaroons and the creamy cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.


Bryan Hernandez
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This macaroon cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The crust is delicious and the cheesecake is perfectly creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mmeso Marcy
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I loved this macaroon cheesecake! The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy, and the cheesecake was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Amn Nawab
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This macaroon cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the way the macaroons add a bit of texture and sweetness to the cheesecake. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Brian Trent
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I made this macaroon cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the sweet macaroons and the creamy cheesecake. I will definitely be making this again.


T Mcduff
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This macaroon cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The crust is delicious and the cheesecake is perfectly creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Tymon Tredowski
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I loved this macaroon cheesecake! The crust was the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy, and the cheesecake was light and fluffy. I would definitely make this again.


Kausar Mia
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This is the best macaroon cheesecake I've ever had! The crust is so flavorful and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Life.Line.43
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I made this macaroon cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was perfectly crunchy and the cheesecake was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Lekhwaba
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This macaroon cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the way the macaroons add a bit of texture and sweetness to the cheesecake. I'm definitely going to be making this again.


Hiram Guerrero
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The macaroon crust is genius and the cheesecake is perfectly creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tammy Krafft
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I've made this macaroon cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cheesecake is light and fluffy, and the macaroon crust adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nahid alli
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This macaroon cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of the sweet macaroons and the creamy cheesecake was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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