Cocoa-Nut Meringue Cheesecake

7 oz (1 pk) Flaked Coconut *
1/4 c Chopped pecans
3 TB Margarine, Melted
16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
1/3 c Sugar
3 TB Cocoa
2 TB Water
1 tsps Vanilla
3 ea Large Eggs, Separated
Dash salt
7 oz (1 jar) Marshmallow Creme
1/2 c Chopped Pecans
*Coconut should be flaked and toasted.

1. Combine coconut, pecans, and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan.
2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, cocoa, water and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
3. Blend in egg yolks, pour over crust.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F., 30 minutes.
5. Loosen cake from rim of pan, cool before removing rim of pan.
6. Beat egg whites and salt until foamy, gradually add marshmallow crème, beating until stiff peaks form.
7. Sprinkle pecans over cheesecake to within 1/2-inch of outer edge.
8. Carefully spread marshmallow crème mixture over top of cheesecake to seal.
9. Bake at 350 degrees F., 15 minutes. Cool.

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