Pineapple Right Side Up Cheesecake
This Pineapple Right Side Up Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the tropical sweetness of pineapple and cherries, creating a delightful dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 110 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 46 grams brown sugar
- 42 grams sugar
- 6–7 tablespoons melted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 140 grams granulated sugar
- 80 grams sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 slices canned pineapple, cut into chunks
- 25 maraschino cherries, cut in half
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Pineapple slices for garnish
- Cherries with stems for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C). Spray a 6×3-inch removable bottom pan with non-stick spray, line with parchment, and spray again. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow the crust to cool on a rack placed over a jellyroll pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy, about 4-5 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally. Add granulated sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Mix until smooth and well combined. Gently incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until blended. Fold in the maraschino cherries and pineapple chunks. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
- Bake at 300°F (149°C) for 12 minutes. Without opening the oven, reduce the temperature to 225°F (107°C) and bake for an additional 95 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour. After 1 hour, slightly open the oven door and let the cheesecake sit for another hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
- Carefully remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer it to a cake plate. Garnish with whipped cream, pineapple slices, and cherries with stems. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg