Pineapple Cream Cheesecake

A Pineapple Cream Cheesecake sounds delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to try:

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• ⅓ cup melted butter

For the cheesecake filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy cream

For the pineapple topping:

• 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, drained (or fresh pineapple chunks)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions:

Prepare the crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is fully coated.
3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool.

Make the cheesecake filling:

1. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, and beat until combined.
2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Add the sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
4. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.

Bake the cheesecake:

1. Place the cheesecake in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
2. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
3. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Prepare the pineapple topping:

1. In a saucepan, combine the pineapple, sugar, and cornstarch. Stir together.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Let the pineapple topping cool before spreading it over the cooled cheesecake.

Serve:

Once the cheesecake has cooled and the topping is prepared, spread the pineapple mixture over the top of the cheesecake and refrigerate for another hour or so.

Enjoy your Pineapple Cream Cheesecake! Let me know if you need any adjustments to the recipe or tips!