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citrusy cheesecake with a pineapple topping

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Recipe by
Deb Justus
@AHappyCooker
The Villages, FL

Simple and delicious cheesecake. Serve with and topping of your choice. The pineapple topping is a sweet twist.

yield 12 -16
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For citrusy cheesecake with a pineapple topping

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/3 c
    butter (melted)
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 32 oz
    cream cheese (4 - 8 oz. packages)
  • 1-1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 5
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    grated lemon peel
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • SOUR CREAM TOPPING
  • 2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • PINEAPPLE TOPPING
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 5 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 2 can
    crushed pineapple (8-1/4 oz.) in heavy syrup, undrained
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice

How To Make citrusy cheesecake with a pineapple topping

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 475°. Place a pan large enough for the cheesecake to fit and add enough water to come up approximately 1/2" to 3/4" up sides of spring form pan..
  • 2
    Combine ingredients for crust and pat into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9 inch spring form pan and wrap the bottom of the pan with foil. Place in the refrigerator to cool while you prepare the filling.
  • 3
    Combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat on low speed until just combined
  • 4
    Place in water bath and bake for 10 minutes at 475°. After 10 minutes turn oven down to 350° and bake for 50-60 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • 5
    After cheesecake is cooled spread sour cream mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with Pineapple Topping.
  • 6
    Combine the sugar and cornstarch add the remaining ingredients and stir over low heat until thick. Cool.
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