CHEESECAKE HAWAIIAN STYLE

Cheesecake Hawaiian Style image

Provided by Pat Duran @kitchenChatter

Number Of Ingredients 16

CRUST:
3/4 cup(s) ginger cookie crumbs
1/4 cup(s) macadamia nuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter, melted
CHEESE CAKE:
1 ounce(s) can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
1/4 cup(s) flaked coconut
8 ounce(s) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup(s) part skim ricotta cheese
3 tablespoon(s) powdered sugar
STRAWBERRY/RHUBARB SAUCE:
1 cup(s) rhubarb, cut into chunks
1/4 cup(s) reserved pineapple juice
2 cup(s) strawberries, sliced, divided
3 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar

Steps:

Crust: Place all ingredients, except butter on a food processor and drizzle in butter while pulsing a few times until combine. Press into and 8- inch square baking pan and bake at 375^ for 6 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely on wire rack.
Cheese Cake: Put pineapple in a mesh bag and drain, gently pressing on the pineapple to get out and reserve juice. Put the cheese and ricotta in a large mixing bowl. Blend on medium-low speed of mixer until combine. Slowly add in sugar . Fold in the pineapple and coconut. Spoon this mixture into cooled crust. Chill in fridge until set about 3 hours or overnight , if desired.
S and R Sauce: In a stainless steel saucepan combine all ingredients, but only 1/2 cup of the strawberries. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Stir in remaining berries and chill thoroughly. --- To Serve: Cut cheesecake into 6 or 9 squares (cut into 6), Place on individual plates and spoon chilled sauce over top.! ENJOY!