INGREDIENTS:
1 1 /2 graham cracker crumbs
Four 8-ounce packages PHILADELPHIA cream cheese, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
Combine all ingredients and press into a 9 inch springform pan.
Bake at 350 for 8 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1 package of the cream cheese, ⅓ cup of the sugar, and the cornstarch together on low until creamy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the bowl several times.
Blend in the remaining cream cheese, one package at a time, beating well and scraping down the bowl after each.
Increase the mixer speed to medium and beat in the remaining sugar, then the vanilla.
Blend in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
Beat in the cream just until completely blended.
The filling will look light, creamy, airy, and almost like billowy clouds. Be careful not to overmix! Gently spoon the batter over the crust. Wrap the sides of the pan in aluminum foil.
Place the cake pan in a large shallow pan containing hot water that comes halfway (about 1 inch) up the side of the springform. Bake until the edge is light golden brown, the top is light gold, and the center barely jiggles, about 1¼ hours. If the cake still feels soft around the edge, let it bake for 10 minutes more (the cooking time will be about the same for both the 8- and 9-inch cheesecakes). Remove the cheesecake from the water bath, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool for 2 hours. Chill until cold.
Cheesecake recipe adapted from Junior’s
Topping:
¼ cup butter, melted½ cup packed light brown sugarsliced pineapples (8 canned slices)15-20 maraschino cherriesCake1 and ⅔ cups flour½ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½ cup butter, melted¾ cup packed light brown sugar¼ cup granulated sugar1 large egg¾ cup milk½ cup pineapple juice1 Tablespoon vanilla.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F
Prepare topping first:Place ¼ cup of melted butter into a 9-inch cake pan
Sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
Lay pineapple slices on top and add cherries in the spaces!
CakeIn a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
Whisk in the sugars.
Whisk in the egg, milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients and whisk to remove lumps.
Pour batter into the pan on top of the pineapples.
Bake for at 20 minutes and then loosely tent with foil to prevent browning.
Bake an additional 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool completely and use a HUGE spatula to transfer this on top of your cheesecake.
Chill until cold!
