Description
Indulge in a taste of the tropics with this luscious Pineapple Cream Cheesecake. Creamy, tangy cheesecake filling with sweet pineapple, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and more pineapple for a truly decadent dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs, one at a time. Fold in crushed pineapple.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over cheesecake and top with pineapple chunks.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to avoid excess moisture.
- For a tropical twist, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
