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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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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! Ingredients:
1-3/4 cups flaked coconut |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
filling: |
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
pineapple sauce: |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained |
1 drop yellow food coloring |
fresh mint and edible orchids for garnish, optional |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Spread pineapple sauce over cheesecake. Garnish with mint and orchids if desired. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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