PINEAPPLE COCONUT CHEESECAKE RECIPE - (5/5)

Pineapple Coconut CheeseCake Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Unicorn1259

Number Of Ingredients 20

CRUST
1 1/4 cups gingersnaps crumbs, ground in food processor (about 25 cookies)
3 1/2 tablespoons butter melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
FILLING
9 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups FAT FREE cottage cheese
3/4 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup 4 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolk
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 large egg whites
2 tablespoons sugar
SAUCE
1 15 1/2-ounce can crushed pineapple
3 tablespoons brown sugar
Generous pinch ground ginger

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Crust: 2. Spray 10" pie pan with cooking spray. Combine first three ingredients; toss with a fork until moist. Press into bottom and against sides of pie plate. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool. Filling: 3. Combine first 9 ingredients (through salt) in a blender, and process until smooth. 4. Place cheese mixture in a large bowl. 5. Place egg whites in a second bowl; beat until soft peaks form. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, continue beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg white mixture into cheese mixture; pour into prepared crust. 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center barely moves when pan is touched. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. To prepare sauce, combine pineapple, brown sugar and ginger in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook about 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Cool completely. Serve with pie.