Strawberry Cheesecake in Macaroon Crust
INGREDIENTS
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Sauce
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3 pints strawberries, hulled, halved
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Crust
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1/4 cup packed dried apricots (about 1 1/2 ounces)
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1/4 cup water
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 large egg whites
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2 1/4 cups shredded unsweetened coconut, toasted, (about 5 ounces)
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Filling
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1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon dark rum
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 1/2 pint baskets strawberries, hulled, halved
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lengthwise, stems intact fresh mint sprigs, optionaL
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