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Caramelized Pineapple Topping Cheesecake

A traditional baked cheesecake topped with buttery caramelized pineapple ring decorations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 fresh pineapple cut into rings
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar

Method
 

  1. Mix the graham crumbs and melted butter, press into a springform pan, and chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add the eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla and pour over the crust.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 55-60 minutes until set, then cool completely and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
  4. Caramelize the pineapple rings in a skillet with the brown sugar until golden and glossy, then cool.
  5. Arrange the caramelized pineapple over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.

Notes

Let the caramelized pineapple cool fully so it doesn't melt the top.