Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Coconut | 1/2 cup shredded (40g) | 283 |
| Pecans | 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) | 196 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cream Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1⅔ cups toasted flaked coconut (divided use)
- ½ cup finely ground pecans
- 2 tablespoons softened butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure almond extract
- 3 whole large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 large egg white at room temperature
Directions
Toast coconut on shiny pan in a 350°F oven for about 5 minutes.
Watch closely.
Combine 1 cup of toasted coconut, ground pecans, and melted butter.
Press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan.
Set aside.
With a large mixer bowl and electric mixer beat cream cheese on low speed with ½ cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla and almond extract.
Add 3 large eggs.
Beat to combine ingredients.
Pour into pan.
Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
Meringue topping: in the final 10 minutes of baking time, in a small mixing bowl beat the egg white until peaks appear.
Beat in the ⅓ cup of sugar until stiff.
Fold in the vanilla extract and toasted coconut that remains.
Remove cheesecake and carefully spread with topping.
Return to oven and bake 20 more minutes.
Cool on wire rack about 15 minutes.
Loosen clasp on pan but wait another 30 minutes before removing the sides of pan.
To serve, puree fresh strawberries and drizzle small amount over cheesecake slice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaf.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
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