Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups finely crushed shortbread cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Pineapple Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (454 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)
Whipped Topping
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnish
- ½ cup toasted coconut flakes
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- White chocolate curls
Instructions
Crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
Step 2
Combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until every crumb is coated.
Step 3
Press firmly into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish using the bottom of a measuring cup.
Step 4
Refrigerate the crust for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve. Press gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 6
Beat softened cream cheese for about 2 minutes until completely smooth.
Step 7
Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Step 8
Fold the drained pineapple into the cream cheese mixture.
Step 9
Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
Step 10
Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium peaks form.
Step 11
Spread the whipped cream evenly over the pineapple layer.
Step 12
Top with toasted coconut, pineapple chunks, and white chocolate curls.
Step 13
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Step 14
Slice with a warm knife and serve chilled.
Notes
✔ Drain the pineapple extremely well to avoid a runny filling.
✔ Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest texture.
✔ Chill overnight for cleaner slices.
✔ Toast coconut until lightly golden for deeper flavor.
✔ A metal baking pan chills faster than glass.
✔ Warm the knife in hot water before each slice.
✔ Fresh whipped cream provides better flavor than frozen topping.
✔ Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian