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Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

cooking spray
1 1/4 cups gingersnap crumbs, ground in the food processor (about 25 cookies)
3 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4-1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese ( no-fat or low-fat)
1 1/2 tsp coconut extract
3/4 cup neufchatel cheese (1/3 less fat )
2 tbsp white flour
1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs (if you want a fluffier cheesecake separate 2 of the , whipping egg whites till soft peaks form a)
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp sugar
2 (15 oz) cans crushed pineapple
6 tbsp brown sugar
2 pinches ground ginger
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted to garnish (or more if desired)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325*F.
CRUST: Spray a 9 springform pan with the cooking spray (or you may use 2 8 pie pans). Mix the gingersnap crumbs, butter, and brown sugar; toss with a fork until moist. Press the mix into the bottom and up against the sides of the pan. Bake 10 minutes. Let cool.
FILLING: Mix filling ingredients in a food processor. Process until smooth. Pour into the prepared crust. Place the cheese mixture into either the springform pan or into the pie pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center barely moves when pan is touched. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center barely moves when pan is touched. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
PINEAPPLE SAUCE: Combine pineapple, brown sugar and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook about 15-20 minutes, stirring occaionally. Cool completely.
Spread pineapple sauce over pie and top with toasted coconut. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	188.4 Kcal (789 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.04g	14%
Cholesterol	64.73mg	22%
Sodium	151.25mg	6%
Potassium	81.15mg	2%
Total Carbs	22.21g	7%
Sugars	20.55g	82%
Dietary Fiber	0.07g	0%
Protein	5.03g	10%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	44.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	247.33 Kcal (1036 kJ)
Calories from fat	106.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.86g	14%
Cholesterol	84.98mg	22%
Sodium	198.55mg	6%
Potassium	106.53mg	2%
Total Carbs	29.15g	7%
Sugars	26.98g	82%
Dietary Fiber	0.09g	0%
Protein	6.6g	10%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	57.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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