Recipe Archives->Desserts Cheesecake->Pineapple 01

Ultimate Pineapple Cheesecake 

1 c graham cracker crumbs
2 T sugar
1/4 c butter, melted
3 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
4 eggs
1 T vanilla
1/4 t salt

Combine crumbs, 2 T sugar, butter.  Mix well, press in bottom of
9 inch springform pan.  Beat cream cheese with mixer until fluffy.
Gradually add 1 c. sugar, mixing well.  Add eggs, one at a time,
beating well.  Stir in vanilla and salt.  Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.
Let cool to room temperature on rack.  Refrigerate several hours.
Yield: 10 to 12 servings.


Pineapple Glaze

1 (8 3/4 oz) can crushed pinapple, undrained
1/2 c. sugar
3 T. cornstarch
1 beaten egg
1 T. butter

Drain, reserve juice of pineapple.  Add water to juice to make 1/2
cup.  Mix sugar and cornstarch with juice.  Cook over low heat
until thick.  Add egg, butter, cook 2 minutes.  Cool and spread on
cheesecake and refrigerate.  Yield: 1 1/2 cups.

Printable version: pineapple01.txt.