Ingredients
For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice)
- Maraschino cherries (optional), for garnish
For the Cheesecake:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the reserved juice)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together until bubbly and combined. Pour this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, spreading evenly. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice, if desired. - Make the Crust:
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly over the pineapple slices in the pan to form a crust. Set aside. - Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract and pineapple juice. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until just combined. - Assemble and Bake:
Pour cheesecake batter over the crust and pineapple layer in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. - Bake:
Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. - Chill:
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen it from the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. - Serve:
Before serving, carefully run a knife around the edges again and remove the sides of the springform pan. Invert the cheesecake onto a serving plate so the pineapple topping is on top. Garnish with additional cherries if desired.
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