Description
Tropical paradise meets creamy indulgence in this luscious Pineapple Cheesecake that blends sweet tangy fruit with rich cream cheese. Silky smooth layers promise a delightful escape for dessert lovers seeking a perfect balance of tropical sunshine and luxurious texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (160C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with grease to ensure smooth cake removal.
- Create the crust by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture.
- Firmly compress the crust mixture into the pan’s bottom, creating an even layer, and bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whip cream cheese in a large bowl until silky smooth, gradually incorporating sugar and vanilla for a consistent texture.
- Introduce eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, gently mixing to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Delicately incorporate crushed pineapple and sour cream, folding gently to distribute ingredients evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the creamy filling onto the cooled crust, using a spatula to create a perfectly leveled surface.
- Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a set center with a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Switch off the oven, slightly open the door, and allow the cheesecake to gradually cool for approximately one hour to prevent cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to enhance flavor and texture.
- Carefully release from the springform pan, slice into elegant portions, and serve this decadent tropical-inspired dessert.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter, as this can introduce air bubbles leading to surface cracks during baking.
- Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for smoother, more consistent mixing.
- Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making the cheesecake watery or affecting its texture.
- Substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts for a celiac-friendly version of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 213 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg