A recipe for Cocoa-Nut Meringue Cheesecake. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Cocoa-Nut Meringue Cheesecake shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
BASE: 1 pkg. 7-ounce flaked coconut1/4 c. Chopped pecans
3 Tbs. Margarine, melted
BODY: 2 pkg. 8-ounce cream cheese, soften
1/3 c. Sugar
3 Tbs. Cocoa
2 Tbs. Cold water
1 Tsp. Vanilla
3 Eggs, separated
TOPPING: 1 ds. Salt
1 7-ounce jar marshmallow creme
1/2 c. Chopped pecans
Directions
BASE: Combine coconut, pecans and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.BODY: Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, water and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in egg yolks; pour over crust. Bake at 350, 30 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. TOPPING: Beat egg whites and salt until foamy; gradually add marshmallow creme, beating until stiff peaks form. Sprinkle pecans on cheesecake to within 1/2 inch of outer edge. Carefully spread marshmallow creme mixture over top of cheesecake to seal. Bake at 350, 15 minutes. Cool.
