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Heavenly Pineapple Cheesecake

Ingredients
  

  • For the crust:
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • For the filling:
  • 2 cups cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 packet gelatin
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
    Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
    Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  • In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixre thickens.
    Remove from heat and let it cool.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in ¼ cup of cold water, then add it to the cooled pineapple mixture. Stir well until fully integrated.
  • Fold the pineapple mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Pour this over the graham cracker crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  • Before serving, top the cheesecake with pineapple chunks for a beautiful garnish.