Pineapple Cheesecake With Guava Glaze Recipes

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Mix 2 tablespoons butter and brown sugar together in a 9-inch round cake pan until blended; spread mixture to evenly cover bottom of pan. Top with pineapple slices; place 1 cherry in the center of each slice.
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl; mix well. Press over pineapple slices.
• Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup white sugar in a bowl until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time; mix on low speed after each addition until blended. Pour into cake pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
• Run a knife around the inside edge of pan to loosen cake. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; remove pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

THE BEST PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• To prepare crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F Lightly coat a 9" pie pan with cooking spray.
• In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
• Press into prepared pan.
• Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned.
• (Since ovens vary in temperature, check after 12 minutes. Do not allow it to over-brown.) Cool before filling.
• To prepare filling: In a food processor or blender, combine everything except the pineapple.
• Process until smooth.
• Fold in crushed pineapple.
• Bake for 45 minutes, until set.
• Cool in refrigerator.

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in pineapple. Fold in whipped topping. , Place ladyfingers around the sides and on the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Pour filling into pan. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Carefully remove sides of pan. Top with strawberries.

PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE WITH GUAVA GLAZE

Steps:

• 1. Make the guava glaze: combine the frozen guava concentrate and 3 tablespoons lime juice in a non-reactive saucepan and cook until the mixture reduces by one third. Remove from the heat and transfer to a non-reactive container. Chill thoroughly.
• 2. Combine the pineapple, pineapple juice, and 1/4 cup lime juice in a medium saucepan and cook over low heat until most of the liquid has reduced and the pineapple is very tender, about 20 minutes. Be careful not to let the pineapple burn towards the end of the cooking time. Remove from the heat and puree until very smooth. Chill thoroughly before proceeding. You should have about 1 cup of puree.
• 3. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• 4. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl and stir to mix well. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake until golden brown and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool while you prepare the cheesecake filling.
• 5. In the bowl of an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and sugar until very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the eggs 1 at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions. Add the pineapple puree and vanilla. Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform pan and bake until the cheesecake is set in the center and lightly golden around the edges, 55 minutes to 1 hour. Carefully remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to overnight before serving.
• 6. Move chilled cheesecake to a serving platter and spread some of the glaze on top. Serve additional glaze alongside for those who want to add more. Garnish the plate with chopped crystallized ginger if desired.
• 7. Note: The guava glaze and pineapple puree used in this recipe may be made up to 1 week in advance and stored in non-reactive, airtight containers in the refrigerator.