Description
A delightful dessert combining rich cream cheese and sweet pineapple for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Fresh pineapple chunks for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and whipped heavy cream until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with fresh pineapple chunks.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with extra fresh pineapple or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cream cheese, dessert, pineapple