Description
Pineapple cheesecake is a heavenly dessert that combines creamy richness with a burst of tropical flavor. This delightful treat is perfect for summer gatherings or family dinners, effortlessly elevating any occasion. With its luscious pineapple filling and buttery graham cracker crust, every bite transports you to a sunny paradise. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with sugar, then add melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy.
- Fold in pineapple chunks and sour cream until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, cool cheesecake inside for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg