Description
- Discover the perfect Pineapple Cheesecake Bars with Almond Crust recipe – a tropical treat that’s creamy, nutty, and irresistible
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 blocks)
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup pineapple juice
- For the Pineapple Topping:
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Chop the almonds finely.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, powdered sugar, and chopped almonds. Cut the softened butter into small cubes and add it to the mixture. Use a pastry cutter or knife to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it becomes crumbly.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and set.
- While the crust is baking, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Add the sugar and eggs, mixing until well blended. Beat in the pineapple juice until smooth.
- Once the crust is done, pour the cream cheese mixture over the hot crust and spread it evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- For the pineapple topping, combine the sugar and flour in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in the pineapple juice and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir constantly and let it boil for about 1 minute, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and fold in the drained crushed pineapple. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a chilled glass or metal bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled pineapple topping mixture and spread it evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to chill and set.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream or a cherry on top if desired.
- Details:
- These Pineapple Cheesecake Bars are a perfect balance of creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors with a light and fluffy texture. The buttery almond crust adds a delightful crunch, while the pineapple topping gives a refreshing tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal
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