Pineapple Delight Cheesecake Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 325°F
2. Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (3 to 4 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition (1 minute).
5. Add sour cream, 1 cup coconut and drained pineapple. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (1 minute).
6. Spoon cream cheese mixture into prepared crust.
7. Bake for 70 to 90 minutes or until set 2 inches from edge of pan.
8. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup toasted coconut.
9. Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven 2 hours.
10. Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan by running knife around inside of pan. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
11. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and orange peel, enjoy!