Pineapple Cheesecake Dessert

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the 2 1/2 C crushed graham cracker crumbs and melted butter and mix until combined

Step 3

Using only 2 C of the mixture, press into a 9x9 baking dish

Step 4

Place into the oven and bake for 9 minutes

Step 5

Remove and allow to cool completely

Step 6

Then, place a can of crushed pineapple into a strainer and drain the juice completely

Step 7

Using a standing mixer, cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy

Step 8

Mix in the powdered sugar until incorporated

Step 9

Fold in 3/4 of the crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture

Step 10

Spread cream cheese mixture onto the cooled crust

Step 11

Using a large mixing bowl, mix together the last of the pineapple and cool whip together

Step 12

Spread onto the top of the cream cheese mixture

Step 13

Using the remaining graham cracker crust, sprinkle onto the top of the cool whip layer

Step 14

Cover with plastic wrap and place into the fridge overnight

Step 15

Enjoy!