Pineapple cheesecake

Step 1

Open the can of pineapple chunks, and drain off the juice. Let the chunks sit in a strainer to completely remove the juice.  (You'll sprinkle with powdered sugar before adding to cheesecake, this will help the chunks of pineapple to mix with the cheesecake batter).

Step 2

Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl, and add a few drops of yellow food coloring Gel, and stir well.  Spoon the white chocolate into the pineapple mold, and allow to set for about 15 minutes, then place the mold in the refrigerator to completely set the chocolate. Leave the mold in the refrigerator until time to decorate the cheesecake.

Step 3

Place the Graham Crackers in the food processor with the sugar, and pulse into crumbs. Melt the butter in a medium size bowl, and pour Graham Cracker crumbs into the butter and stir well to coat.  Line the bottom of a 7 inch spring-form pan with parchment paper, and press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan, evenly, smoothing with the back of a spoon.  Place the pan in the freezer.

Step 4

In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, place the heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, and whip with the whisk attachment until stiff peaks form, and the cream is whipped. Remove the whipped cream to a separate bowl, and place the bowl in the refrigerator.

Step 5

In the mixing bowl, place the cream cheese, and blend until smooth and fluffy. Add the vanilla, powdered sugar, and sugar, and mix until smooth. Add the pineapple flavoring, and yellow food coloring gel, and mix. Remove the whipped cream from the refrigerator, and add to the mixing bowl, and blend to mix.

Step 6

Place the drained pineapple chunks in a bowl, and sprinkle with powdered sugar, and gently fold into the cheesecake batter.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the freezer, and pour the cheesecake batter into the pan, and smooth out the top. Sprinkle additional cereal on top of the cheesecake, and place the pan back in the freezer, overnight for best results.

Step 8

In the mixing bowl, add the softened butter, and softened cream cheese, and mix with the whisk attachment until creamy and fluffy.  Add the vanilla and heavy cream, and mix. Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, blending on low speed, and scraping the bowl down as needed, until all powdered sugar is added, and the frosting is completely mixed and smooth. Add the pineapple flavoring and mix. Remove half of the frosting to a bowl, and add a few drops of yellow food Coloring gel to the remaining frosting in the mixing bowl, until a light yellow color is achieved.

Step 9

Place the yellow frosting on one side of a pastry bag, and the white frosting on the other side of the pastry bag with the large star tip. Pipe the frosting in the center of the cheesecake, using a swirling, motion, leaving a large dollop in the center of the cheesecake, and bring it up to a point. Place the white chocolate pineapple on top of the frosting.

Step 10

Place the cheesecake back in the freezer until time to serve. When ready to serve, remove the spring-form from the pan, and slice the cheesecake into 2 inch pieces. Serve, and enjoy!