Description
Discover the secret to making this tropical delight at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form and spread over the cheesecake.
Notes
- For a stronger pineapple flavor, add more crushed pineapple.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
- Garnish with fresh pineapple slices or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg