Hawaiian Cheesecake Recipe

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the coconut and butter; mix well.
2. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
3. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes.
4. Cool on a wire rack.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar and flour until smooth.
6. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until blended.
7. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
8. Pour into crust.
9. Place pan on a baking sheet.
10. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set (top of cheesecake may crack).
11. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
12. Refrigerate overnight.
13. For sauce, combine the sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan.
14. Stir in the pineapple.
15. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
16. Add food coloring if desired.
17. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
18. Remove sides of springform pan.
19. Spread pineapple sauce over cheesecake.