TROPICAL PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

Creamy cheesecake combines with caramelized pineapple and light tropical flavors to create a delicious dessert reminiscent of

Ingredients

1️⃣ Base (Graham / Biscuit Base)
1½ cups (150 g) graham cracker/burçak biscuit crumbs
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
6 tablespoons (85 g) melted butter

2️⃣ Caramelized Pineapple
2 cups fresh or canned pineapple cubes
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
(Optional) 1 tablespoon lemon juice
(Optional) 1 tablespoon rum flavoring

3️⃣ Cheesecake Filling
600 g cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
(Optional) 2 tablespoons pineapple juice or coconut milk

4️⃣ For the Topping (Optional)
Remaining caramelized pineapple
Light caramel sauce
Toasted coconut flakes

Preparation

1️⃣ Prepare the Base

1. Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C).
2. Mix the cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 22–24 cm springform pan.
4. Bake for 8–10 minutes, remove from the oven, and let cool.

2️⃣ Make the caramelized pineapple

1. Heat the pan and melt the butter.
2. Add the pineapple and sauté a little.
3. Add brown sugar + vanilla and cook for 5–7 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the pineapple turns golden brown.
4. Set aside to cool.

3️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add the sugar and continue mixing.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Add the cream, cornstarch/flour, and vanilla to obtain a thick batter.
5. Add half of the caramelized pineapple to the batter and mix with a spatula.

4️⃣ Assemble & Bake

1. Pour the batter onto the base.
2. Place the pan in a water bath to prevent cracking and bake using the bain-marie method.
3. Bake at 160°C for 55–65 minutes.

• The edges should be set, but the center should be slightly wobbly.

1. Leave the oven door ajar and let it rest for 1 hour.
2. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

5️⃣ Serving

1. Remove the cheesecake from the mold.
2. Add the remaining caramelized pineapples on top.
3. If desired, sprinkle with a little caramel sauce and toasted coconut. Enjoy!