Description
A delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with tropical pineapple flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, macadamia nuts (if using), sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let it cool on a wire rack.
- In a mixer, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lime zest, vanilla, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Scrape the bowl and mix for an additional 30 seconds.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center barely jiggles when tapped. Cool for 10-15 minutes, loosen the edges with a knife, then let cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight.
- For the topping, in a saucepan, heat sugar and 2 tablespoons of water until boiling. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in pineapple, lime juice, and zest. Whisk cornstarch with remaining water and stir into the pineapple mixture. Cook until thickened (about 6 minutes). Let cool to room temperature.
- Spread the cooled topping over the cheesecake. Top with whipped cream and lime zest. Serve chilled.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Refrigerate overnight for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pineapple, creamy, tropical