Layered Pineapple-Lemon Cheesecake Pie

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 255 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Layered Pineapple-Lemon Cheesecake Pie

Cooking Method: Baking, Mixing Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 180 min Total Time 4 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Canned crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar
• for garnish Lemon slices

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
5. Spread the crushed pineapple over the cream cheese layer.
6. Spread the remaining cream cheese mixture over the pineapple layer.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
9. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until set.
10. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. Spread the whipped cream over the chilled pie.
12. Garnish with lemon slices.
13. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.