Contest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Contest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 3 large eggs; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits; 2 to 4 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved; 1/4 to 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Servings: persons

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
2 to 4 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved
1/4 to 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

1
In a small bowl, combine coconut and almonds; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add cornstarch and beat well. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add sour cream, lemon juice and extract; beat just until blended. Pour over crust.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
4
In a small saucepan, melt preserves, stirring to break up any apricot pieces. Arrange pineapple and kiwi on top of cheesecake. Brush preserves over fruit and on sides of cheese cake. Press coconut onto the sides of the cheesecake. Chill until serving.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Contest-Winning Tropical 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.

Contest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake

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