Description
Pineapple Cream Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. With its velvety cream cheese filling mingling perfectly with sweet crushed pineapple, this cheesecake is a delightful treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or enjoying a family gathering, this creamy delight will have your guests clamoring for seconds. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (regular)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed until blended.
- Fold in drained crushed pineapple gently.
- Pour filling over prepared crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 83mg