Name: Hawaiian Pineapple Cheesecake with Nuts
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 3 h 50 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 40 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups); 1/2 cup BAKER&#39;S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted; 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts, divided; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened; 1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread; 1 cup sugar; 2 whole eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1 tsp. coconut extract; 1 tsp. each zest and juice from 1 lime

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4 Hr(s) 25 Min(s) (incl. refrigerating)

35 Min(s) Prep

3 Hr(s) 50 Min(s) Cook

Impress guests with our Hawaiian Pineapple Cheesecake with Nuts. Perfect for showers and gatherings, this Hawaiian Pineapple Cheesecake is a showstopper.

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16 servings

Original recipe yields 16 servings

40 vanilla wafers, finely crushed (about 1-1/3 cups)

1/2 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, toasted

1/2 cup finely chopped toasted macadamia nuts, divided

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened

1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Pineapple Cream Cheese Spread

1 cup sugar

2 whole eggs

1 egg yolk

1 tsp. coconut extract

1 tsp. each zest and juice from 1 lime

Let's Make It

Heat oven to 350°F.

Combine wafer crumbs, coconut, 1/4 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.

Beat Neufchatel, cream cheese spread and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add whole eggs and egg yolk, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in coconut extract, lime zest, juice and remaining nuts; pour into crust.

Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Delight your taste buds with a slice of this tropical cheesecake on a special occasion.

Tip 2

Substitute

Substitute vanilla for the coconut extract.

Tip 3

Special Extra

Serve topped with 1 drained 8-oz. can crushed pineapple, 2 Tbsp. chopped macadamia nuts and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories

290

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g

24%

Saturated Fat 10g

50%

Trans Fat 0.5g

Cholesterol 70mg

23%

Sodium 270mg

12%

Total Carbohydrates 25g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 20g

40%

Protein 5g

10%

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

16 servings

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.