strawberry cheesecake in macaroon crust
Strawberry Cheesecake in Macaroon Crust Source: The Flavors of Bon Appetit, 1994 yearbook Sauce 3 pints strawberries, hulled, halved 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons fresh le...
Ingredients
- 3pints strawberries, hulled, halved
- 1/2cupgranulated sugar
- 2tablespoonfresh lemon juice
- 1/4cuppacked dried apricots (about 1 1/2 ounces)
- 1/4cupwater
- 2large egg whites
- 21/4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted, (about 5 oun
- 11/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
Directions
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Strawberry Cheesecake in Macaroon Crust Source: The Flavors of Bon Appetit, 1994 yearbook Sauce 3 pints strawberries, hulled, halved 1/2 cup
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Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture has thick syrup consistency, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour
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Can be prepared 2 days ahead
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Cover and refrigerate.) Crust 1/4 cup packed dried apricots (about 1 1/2 ounces) 1/4 cup water 1/3 cup granulated sugar 2 large egg whites 2
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Cover, remove from heat and let stand until fruit is soft, about 30 minutes
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Drain apricots and pat dry
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Place in processor, add sugar and egg whites, process until mixture has thick fluffy consistency, and apricots are minced, scraping down sid
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Add 1/2 cup coconut and process until minced