Creamy Ambrosia Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Creamy Ambrosia Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coconut Crust; 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; Filling; 1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, reserve; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, reserve (not syrup); 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 2 cups white chocolate chips; Tropical Fruit Sauce; 1 cup fruit, juices reserved; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon oranges or 1/4 teaspoon pineapple extract

Servings: persons

Coconut Crust
1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Filling
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments, reserve
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, reserve (not syrup)
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups white chocolate chips
Tropical Fruit Sauce
1 cup fruit, juices reserved
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon oranges or 1/4 teaspoon pineapple extract

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Coconut Crust:
2
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together graham cracker crumbs, coconut flakes, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press mixture firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8 minutes; cool slightly.
3
Filling:
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Cut mandarin oranges into small pieces. Drain oranges and pineapple, reserving juices.
5
Beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy. Add sugar; beat well. Add eggs; beat well. Stir in white chips, oranges and pineapple. Pour mixture over baked and slightly cooled crust.
6
Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from oven to wire rack. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan. Cover; refrigerate until cold.
7
Prepare Tropical Fruit Sauce.
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Tropical Fruit Sauce:
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Combine reserved fruit juices, suagar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickend. Remove from heat. Stir in orange or pineapple extract. Cool to room temperature. Cover; refrigerate leftover sauce.
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To serve:
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Pour desired amount of fruit sauce over individual slices of cheesecake. Garnish with toasted coconut if desired.
12
Refrigerate leftover cheese cake - it there is any!

1418

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coconut Crust, 1 1/3 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Ambrosia Cheesecake

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