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Slice of creamy Pineapple Ginger Cheesecake topped with pineapple slices and ginger.

Pineapple Ginger Cheesecake

A delightful twist on a classic treat, this cheesecake combines creamy richness with tropical pineapple and zesty ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
For the filling
  • 2 packages (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups crushed pineapple, drained well
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until mixed well. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple, grated ginger, and lemon juice until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. The edges should be set but the center slightly jiggly.
Cooling and Serving
  1. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door cracked for about an hour. Remove from the oven, and refrigerate for at least four hours (or overnight for best results).
  2. Once chill time is done, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Tips: Use room temperature eggs for a smooth batter. Feel free to add extra grated ginger for more spice. If cracks appear, top with whipped cream or extra pineapple to cover.