1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 kiwi, sliced
Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter; press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) F. for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and milk, mixing at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chopped macadamia nuts and pour over the crust.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) F. for 45 minutes. Loosen the cake from the rim of the pan; cool before removing from the pan. Chill. Garnish the top with sliced kiwi.
makes 12 servings.