citrusy cheesecake with a pineapple topping

Name: Citrusy Cheesecake with a pineapple topping
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 1/2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/3 cup(s) butter (melted); ## CHEESECAKE FILLING; 32 ounce(s) cream cheese (4 - 8 oz. packages); 1-1/4 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 5 - eggs; 2 teaspoon(s) grated lemon peel; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; ## SOUR CREAM TOPPING; 2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; ## PINEAPPLE TOPPING; 3 tablespoon(s) sugar; 5 teaspoon(s) cornstarch; 2 can(s) crushed pineapple (8-1/4 oz.) in heavy syrup, undrained; 3 tablespoon(s) lemon juice

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Deb Justus

The Villages, FL

Updated on May 15, 2018

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

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 1 Hr 10 Min

method Bake

yield 12-16 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup butter (melted)
CHEESECAKE FILLING
32 ounces cream cheese (4 - 8 oz. packages)
1-1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 - eggs
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
SOUR CREAM TOPPING
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
PINEAPPLE TOPPING
3 tablespoons sugar
5 teaspoons cornstarch
2 cans crushed pineapple (8-1/4 oz.) in heavy syrup, undrained
3 tablespoons lemon juice

How To Make citrusy cheesecake with a pineapple topping

Step 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..

Step 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.
Step 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
Step 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.
Step 5

After cheesecake is cooled spread sour cream mixture on top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with Pineapple Topping.
Step 6

Combine the sugar and cornstarch add the remaining ingredients and stir over low heat until thick. Cool.
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