Description
York-style pineapple cheesecake blends tropical sweetness with rich cream cheese. Guests will savor each silky slice of this delightful dessert that promises pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz (567 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cool whip
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 2 ½ cups (300 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup reserved crushed pineapple
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Meld melted butter with graham cracker crumbs, pressing the mixture firmly into a 9×9 inch baking pan to create a uniform base. Toast in a 350°F oven for 9 minutes until golden, then cool completely.
- Create Cream Cheese Layer: Whip softened cream cheese and butter until silky smooth, gradually blending in powdered sugar. Drain crushed pineapple thoroughly, then fold three-quarters of the fruit into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
- Assemble Filling: Spread the pineapple-infused cream cheese layer evenly across the cooled crust, ensuring a consistent surface.
- Top with Whipped Layer: Blend remaining pineapple with cool whip, creating a light, airy mixture. Carefully spread this topping over the cream cheese foundation.
- Finish and Chill: Garnish with remaining graham cracker crumbs for added texture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld and layers to set firmly.
- Serve: Cut into precise squares, presenting a chilled, tropical-inspired dessert that balances creamy, fruity, and crisp elements.
Notes
- Drain Pineapple Thoroughly: Remove maximum moisture to prevent a soggy dessert base and maintain structural integrity.
- Blend Cream Cheese Smoothly: Whip ingredients until silky and lump-free for a luxurious, creamy texture that ensures even distribution.
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate overnight to allow ingredients to marry, enhancing overall taste and helping layers set perfectly.
- Create Stable Crust Foundation: Press graham cracker base firmly and bake briefly to develop golden, crisp texture that supports subsequent layers.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg