Coconut Crust 2 Envelopes unflavored Gelatin Sugar 1 cn (6 oz.) Dole Pineapple Juice 3 Eggs, separated 3 Packs (8 oz. each) cream Cheese, softened 1/4 c Dark Jamaican Rum OR 2 tsp. rum extract 1/4 ts Coconut extract 1 cn (20 oz.) Dole Crushed Pineapple 1 tb Cornstarch
Prepare Coconut Crust (see below). Mix gelatin & 1/2 cup sugar in
saucepan. Add pineapple juice. Stand 1 minute. Heat over low until
gelatin dissolves (5 minutes). Remove from heat. Add yolks, one at a
time, beat well after each. Cool slightly. Beat cream cheese until
fluffy. Blend in gelatin mixture with rum and coconut extract. Chill
quickly by setting mixture over bowl of ice water; stir until
slightly thickened. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4
cup sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into gelatin. Turn into
prepared crust. Refrigerate overnight. In a saucepan, combine
undrained pineapple with 2 Tbls. sugar and cornstarch. Cook, stirring
until boils & thickens. Cool. Spoon over cheesecake. Serves 8 to 10.
Coconut Crust Mix 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs with 1 cup flaked
coconut. Stir in 1/3 cup melted butter. Press in bottom & sides of 8
or 9-inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.
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