🍍 Creamy Pineapple Cheesecake Pie (No-Bake Option Included)

A luscious, creamy cheesecake filling in a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and juicy pineapple chunks.

Yield

9-inch pie
Serves 8–10

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🛒 INGREDIENTS

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1️⃣ Graham Cracker Crust

• 1 ½ cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs

• ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 tablespoons sugar

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2️⃣ Cheesecake Filling

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, room temperature

• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream (whipped to stiff peaks)

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3️⃣ Pineapple Topping Layer

• 1 ½ cups crushed pineapple (well drained)
  OR

• 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks (drained of excess juice)

Optional for thicker topping:

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 2 tablespoons pineapple juice

• 1 tablespoon sugar

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4️⃣ Garnish

• 1 cup whipped cream

• Fresh pineapple chunks

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🔥 INSTRUCTIONS

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Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

3. Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish (bottom and slightly up the sides).

4. Bake 8–10 minutes.

5. Cool completely.

(No-bake version: chill crust 30 minutes instead of baking.)

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Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

2. Add sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice.

3. Mix until creamy and smooth.

4. Fold in whipped cream gently.

Spread evenly into cooled crust.

Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm.

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Step 3: Prepare Pineapple Layer

Simple version:

• Drain pineapple very well.

• Spoon evenly over chilled cheesecake.

Thicker glaze version (like image look):

1. In saucepan combine pineapple, sugar, and pineapple juice.

2. Stir in cornstarch.

3. Cook 2–3 minutes until slightly thick.

4. Cool completely before adding on top.

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Step 4: Final Decoration

1. Pipe whipped cream around edges.

2. Add pineapple chunks in the center.

3. Chill 1 hour before slicing.

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🌟 Pro Tips for Perfect Texture

• Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent soggy pie.

• Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.

• Chill overnight for clean slices.

• Freeze 20 minutes before serving for sharper cuts.

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🍋 Flavor Variations

• Add toasted coconut flakes
• Add lime zest for tropical flavor
• Mix pineapple into filling for pineapple cheesecake
• Use coconut cream instead of heavy cream

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⏳ Storage

Refrigerate up to 4 days.
Can freeze up to 1 month (without fresh fruit topping).

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⚖️ Estimated Calories

~400–480 per slice depending on topping.