COCONUT PINEAPPLE CHEESE CAKE

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I like cheese cakes!! This delicious cheese cakes uses a cake mix for an easy base. Tastes great with a cup of coffee.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 package yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice, undrained
1/2 teaspoon pineapple flavoring (optional)
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Mix the dry cake mix (reserving 1/2 cup), 1/2 C butter and 1 egg.
  • Grease and flour a 13x9" pan.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom and bake at 350 degrees until light golden brown (about 15 min).
  • Beat together all the filling ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine the 1/2 C reserved cake mix with the sugar and cornstarch for the topping.
  • Stir into that the crushed pineapple, flavoring and 1 egg.
  • Toast the coconut on a cookie sheet for about 5 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
  • Pour the FILLING over the partially baked crust.
  • Spoon the pineapple TOPPING over the filling.
  • Sprinkle the toasted COCONUT over the pineapple filling.
  • Bake for 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • When done it should be a light golden brown and the filling should be set.
  • Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.8, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 100.5, Sodium 432.4, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 40.1, Protein 5.6

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