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Pineapple Cheesecake

Delicious Pineapple Cheesecake Recipe with Creamy Filling

This Pineapple Cheesecake is a tropical delight with a creamy texture and fruity flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened, full-fat
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 1 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned, well-drained
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp gelatin powder
  • 0.25 cups pineapple juice fresh
  • 0.75 cups granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar while mixing until lump-free.
  3. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until creamy.
  4. Gently fold in drained pineapple chunks. Prepare gelatin according to package instructions and mix into the filling.
  5. Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth out the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 20g

Notes

For additional tropical flavor, you may sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before chilling.

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