TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

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🌴 TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE 🍍
Creamy, tangy, and kissed with the sweet sunshine of caramelized pineapple – this cheesecake brings the tropics straight to your plate!

🌟 INTRODUCTION

Transport yourself to a beachside paradise with this Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake! Combining the creamy richness of classic cheesecake with golden caramelized pineapple, this dessert is perfect for warm weather gatherings, summer parties, or just a sweet escape from the everyday. Every bite is silky, smooth, and bursting with flavor — like a mini vacation in dessert form.

🧾 INGREDIENTS

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) sour cream
  • ¼ cup (60ml) crushed pineapple (drained)

For the Caramelized Pineapple Topping:

  • 1½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
  • Shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)

🥣 INSTRUCTIONS & METHOD

🥄 1. Make the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while you make the filling.

🧁 2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat the cream cheese until fluffy and smooth.
  2. Add sugar and mix well.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  4. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and drained crushed pineapple.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.

🔥 3. Bake:

  1. Place the pan in a water bath (wrap bottom in foil) to prevent cracks.
  2. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
  4. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

🍍 4. Make the Caramelized Pineapple:

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
  2. Add pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Cook until golden and sticky, 8–10 minutes.
  4. Add rum (optional) and cook 1 more minute.
  5. Cool slightly before topping cheesecake.

🌴 5. Assemble:

  1. Once cheesecake is chilled, spoon caramelized pineapple on top.
  2. Sprinkle with shredded coconut for a true island vibe.
  3. Slice and serve!

📚 HISTORY & FORMATION

Cheesecake traces back to ancient Greece, where it was served to Olympians. Over centuries, it evolved, with the modern version taking shape in New York. Pineapple, introduced to Europe from South America, symbolizes luxury and hospitality. By merging them, we get a tropical fusion that pays homage to both history and flavor.

❤️ LOVERS OF THIS RECIPE SAY…

  • “It’s like eating sunshine!”
  • “My family couldn’t believe it was homemade!”
  • “That caramelized pineapple? Next level!”

🏝️ CONCLUSION

Tropical Pineapple Cheesecake is more than just dessert — it’s an experience. Creamy, tangy, sweet, and bright, it’s perfect for anyone longing for a slice of island life. Whether you’re serving it at a luau, a family dinner, or just because—it’s a crowd-pleaser that’ll whisk you straight to the tropics with every bite. 🌞🍍

Let love rise like this cheesecake — golden, smooth, and unforgettable.

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