Pineapple Heaven Cheesecake

Here’s a delicious Pineapple Heaven Cheesecake recipe that’s creamy, tropical, and perfect for any occasion!

Pineapple Heaven Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ⅓ cup sugar

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

• 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained well)

• ½ cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Topping:

• 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)

• 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Make the crust:
   In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Set aside.

3. Prepare the filling:
   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and flour until just combined.

4. Add pineapple:
   Fold in 1 cup of well-drained crushed pineapple.

5. Bake:
   Pour filling over crust. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is just set (it may still jiggle slightly). Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.

6. Chill:
   Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

7. Add topping:
   Before serving, spread the remaining crushed pineapple over the top and optionally garnish with whipped cream.