Contest-Winning Tropical Cheesecake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• TOPPING:
• 1/3 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
• 2 to 4 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced and halved
• 1/4 to 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted