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Coconut Cheesecake with Rum Marinated Grilled Pineapple and Strawberry-Lichee coulis

Contributed By: mgratiot
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Ingredients

12 ounces Cream cheese

1/2 cup Sugar

3/4 cup Coconut flakes

2 Eggs

1/4 cup Chopped macadamia nuts

1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs

2 tbsp Melted butter

1 Pineapple

1 cup Rum

1/4 cup Brown sugar

1 pint Strawberries

1 can Lychees in syrup*

*Lychee is a fruit consisting of a single seed surrounded by a sweet, edible raisinlike pulp, enclosed in a papery brown shell.

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, coconut and eggs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine macadamia nuts, graham crackers and butter.

Place six (4-inch diameter) cake rings on a sheet pan and divide the graham cracker mixture evenly between them to form a crust. Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly between the rings. Bake 30 minutes or until cakes are set. Let cakes cool to room temperature before serving. Can be made in advance and stored in refrigerator.

Peel and cut pineapple into 1/2-inch slices and core. Dip pineapple slics in rum and brown sugar. Grill over indirect medium heat until well-marked, 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Set aside and let cool to room temperature before serving.

Prepare coulis at the last minute by pureeing strawberries and lychees together. To serve, place a pineapple ring on a serving plate and top with a cheesecake. Drizzle with strawberry-lychee coulis.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Kids Love It
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 44mg
Sodium: 147mg
Fiber: 2g