CONTEST-WINNING TROPICAL CHEESECAKE
I don't bake many sweet items, but I like to put together this cheesecake for parties. The colorful fruit topping is refreshing, and the coconut gives each slice a delicious tropical taste. It looks pretty as part of a buffet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine coconut and almonds; stir in 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 bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cornstarch and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add sour cream, lemon juice and extract; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. , Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. , In a small saucepan, melt preserves, stirring to break up any apricot pieces. Arrange pineapple and kiwi on top of cheesecake. Brush preserves over fruit and on sides of cheese cake. Press coconut onto the sides of the cheesecake. Chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Mano Prasa
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this cheesecake. It's a great recipe for anyone who loves tropical flavors. I would definitely make it again.
Paulo Kitundu
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It's a very impressive dessert that's perfect for special occasions.
Marjorie
[email protected]The crust on this cheesecake was a bit crumbly, but the filling was delicious. I would recommend using a different crust recipe next time.
Edgar Baez
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling if you're not a fan of overly sweet desserts.
Nischal Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the tropical flavors are amazing.
Beryl De Kock
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time. It's also very affordable, which is always a plus.
John Anderson
[email protected]I love the unique flavor combination of this cheesecake. The pineapple and coconut really shine through. It's a perfect summer dessert.
F R A V E O GAMER
[email protected]This is the best cheesecake I've ever had. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe.
Khartai Maseed
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake multiple times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.
younus ali
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my last party! The tropical flavors were so refreshing and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and crunchy.