Cocoa-Nut Meringue Cheesecake

COCOA-NUT MERINGUE CHEESECAKE

10 Preparation Time :

Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

7 oz (1 pk) Flaked Coconut

1/4 c Chopped pecans

3 T Margarine, Melted

16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened

1/3 c Sugar

3 T Cocoa

2 T Water

1 t Vanilla

3 Large Eggs, Separated

Dash salt

7 oz (1 jr) Marshmallow Creme

1/2 c Chopped Pecans

Coconut should be flaked and toasted.

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Combine coconut, pecans, and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch

springform pan.

Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, water and vanilla, mixing at medium

speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in egg yolks, pour over

30 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan,

cool before removing rim of pan.

Beat egg whites and salt until foamy, gradually add marshmallow creme,

beating until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle pecans over cheesecake to within

1/2-inch of outer edge. Carefully spread marshmallow creme mixture over

350 degrees F.,

15 minutes. Cool. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -