Cocoa-Nut Meringue Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

COCOA-NUT MERINGUE CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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
crust. Bake at 350 degrees F., 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
top of cheescake to seal. Bake at 350 degrees F., 15 minutes. Cool.



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