Pineapple Delight Cheesecake

I love cheesecake, and i found this gives the rich flavor a nice tropical, light, unique flavor. a nice island twist on cheesecake - what could be better? hope you enjoy.

Steps

Heat oven to 325f.

Combine all crust ingredients in small bowl.

Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan.

Bake 10 minutes.

Cool completely.

Combine 1 cup sugar and cream cheese in large bowl.

Beat at medium speed , scraping bowl often , until creamy.

Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.

Add sour cream , 1 cup coconut and drained pineapple.

Continue beating , scraping bowl often , until well mixed.

Spoon cream cheese mixture into prepared crust.

Bake for 70 to 90 minutes or until set 2 inches from edge of pan.

Sprinkle top with 1 / 4 cup toasted coconut.

Turn off oven.

Leave cheesecake in oven 2 hours.

Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan by running knife around inside of pan.

Cover.

Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and orange peel , enjoy !.

Ingredients

graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, sweetened flaked coconut, crushed pineapple with juice, orange rind