Pineapple Cheesecake Squares

Submitted by MA in Florida

"This is a rich cheesecake with a pineapple sour cream topping. It is made in a 2 qt. oblong baking pan (about 7"x11"). I have even made it in a 9"x13" If using as part of a dessert tray they can be cut in small squares and served in muffin pan liners"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3⁄8 lb butter, melted (1 and 1/2 sticks)
• 1 1⁄2 lbs cream cheese
• 1 1⁄8 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 10 ounces crushed pineapple (drained)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 7⁄8 cup sour cream (3/4 cup plus 2 TBS)

directions

1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and set aside 1/4 of the mixture.
2. Put the rest in 2 quart oblong pan and press down on bottom and sides.
3. Blend together cream cheese and sugar.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Add lemon juice and vanilla.
6. Pour over crumb crust.
7. Bake at 350°F degrees for 30 minute.
8. Meanwhile, mix the drained pineapple with the 1/2 teas. vanilla and the sour cream.
9. When cake comes out of oven cover cake with the pineapple sour cream mixture.
10. Sprinkle top with reserved crumb mixture.
11. Bake another 5-10 minute.
12. Refrigerate when cool.

Reviews

[nita 284904 souther]

This is intended to help others that need to know what 3/8 pound of butter is as i did.... it is 1 and 1/2 sticks of butter Also 7/8 cup sour cream is 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons

 

[rebarnum]

This was great and wicked easy to make. I had been reading other recipes and I saw one that called for a crust made out of coconut cookies, so I bought a cheap brand of macaroons, crushed them and used them for the crust. It was absolutely delicious. Next time I make it I will do the same although I am thinking of adding some toasted coconut to the top as well.

 

[Merlot]

This is heaven, for sure! What a great cheese cake. Light and refreshing. The graham cracker crust is perfect for this. This is a keeper and I can't wait to make it again. Thanks for sharing, MA in Florida.