Aloha Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients for Aloha Cheesecake

• Vanilla Wafer Crumbs
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• ½ cup milk
• 4 large eggs
• Macadamia Nuts
• Pineapple
• Kiwi

How to Make Aloha Cheesecake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs and ½ cup melted unsalted butter. Mix until evenly moistened.
3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
5. In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6. Gradually add 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, beating until well combined.
7. Add ½ cup milk and beat until smooth.
8. Add 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be sure not to overmix.
9. Stir in ½ cup chopped macadamia nuts (or other tropical nuts).
10. Pour batter over the cooled crust.
11. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
12. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
13. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
14. Once cooled, run a thin knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cheesecake.
15. Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
16. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
17. Before serving, top with your favorite tropical fruits, such as mango, pineapple, kiwi, and passion fruit.