Ambrosia Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Ambrosia Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coconut flaked; 1/4 cup almonds chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted; 24 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 2 teaspoons orange zest grated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup apricot nectar; 1/2 cup cream of coconut; 4 Large eggs; 8 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed drained; 1 x assorted fruits sliced *; 2 teaspoons vegetable shortening melted; 1/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) melted; 1/4 cup white chocolate chips melted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups coconut flaked
1/4 cup almonds chopped
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose
2 teaspoons orange zest grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup apricot nectar
1/2 cup cream of coconut
4 Large eggs
8 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed drained
1 x assorted fruits sliced *
2 teaspoons vegetable shortening melted
1/4 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) melted
1/4 cup white chocolate chips melted

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*Note: Suggested fruits: bananas, seedless green and red grapes, kiwifruit, canned mandarin-orange slices, strawberries, etc.)
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Day before serving: Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
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In medium bowl, combine coconut, almonds and butter; mix well.
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Press mixture into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake until golden, about 15 minutes.
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Cool.
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In large bowl of electric mixer, at high speed, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, orange peel and vanilla until fluffy.
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Beat in apricot nectar and cream of coconut.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, until blended.
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Stir in pineapple; pour into prepared crust.
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Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until set.
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Cool in pan on wire rack; refrigerate overnight.
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Just before serving, arrange fruit over top of cake.
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Stir one teaspoon melted shortening into each of melted semisweet and white chocolates until blended.
15
Place each mixture in a separate small pastry bag fitted with small plain tip; pipe over fruit.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups coconut flaked, 1/4 cup almonds chopped, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted, 24 ounces cream cheese softened, and more.

Yes, Ambrosia Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Ambrosia Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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