Creamy Ambrosia Cheesecake

Ambrosia is a traditional fruit salad made with orange segments, pineapple, coconut, and sometimes other fruits. This cheesecake combines the flavors of ambrosia with a creamy and rich cheesecake base.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Creamy Ambrosia Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Canned mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 cup Canned crushed pineapple, drained
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sweetened shredded coconut
• ¹⁄₄ cup Maraschino cherries, drained and halved
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Gently fold in the mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and shredded coconut.
6. Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
10. Remove the sides of the springform pan and let the cheesecake cool completely.
11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
12. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.