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.
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