Description
A delightful dessert blending rich cheesecake with tropical pineapple sweetness, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely processed macadamia nuts (optional)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 4 tablespoons cold water (divided)
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for topping)
- Whipped cream and lime zest for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, macadamia nuts (if using), sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a mixer until smooth. Add sour cream, lime zest, vanilla, and salt. Mix in the eggs one at a time until just combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until center barely jiggles. Cool on a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar and 2 tablespoons of water until boiling. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in pineapple, lime juice, and zest. Mix cornstarch with the remaining water in a bowl; stir into the pineapple mixture and cook until thickened (about 6 minutes).
- Spread the cooled pineapple topping over the cheesecake. Top with whipped cream and lime zest. Serve chilled.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pineapple, tropical, special occasion