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Pineapple Ginger Cheesecake

A delightful cheesecake that blends the rich texture of traditional cheesecake with the zing of ginger and sweetness of pineapple.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the filling
  • 16 oz 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple, drained Fresh pineapple can also be used.
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger Add more if you prefer a stronger ginger flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch A pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and let cool.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps.
  5. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the crushed pineapple, ginger, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until everything is creamy.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread it out evenly.
  7. Bake for about 55-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
  8. Cool the cheesecake in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Once chilled, slice the cheesecake and serve it as is or topped with fresh pineapple or whipped cream.

Notes

Ginger lovers can add an extra teaspoon of ginger for more zing. For the crust, consider using half crushed ginger snaps for a flavor twist. A pie dish can be used instead of a springform pan, but adjust baking time as needed.