Ingredients
: For the crust:
2 cups Maria cookie crumbs: Maria cookies are ideal thanks to their neutral flavor and crunchy texture, which pair perfectly with butter. Their delicate flavor doesn’t overpower the flavor of the filling.
1/2 cup melted butter: The butter acts as a binder for the cookie crumbs, creating a firm and flavorful base that holds the creamy topping.
For the cheesecake filling:
2 cups room temperature cream cheese: Cream cheese is the main ingredient that gives cheesecake its characteristic texture. It should be at room temperature to facilitate whipping and prevent lumps from forming.
1 cup granulated sugar: This sweetens the topping and helps give it its characteristic creamy texture. The amount can be adjusted according to personal taste and the sweetness of the pineapple used.
1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Vanilla enhances all the flavors of the dessert and adds a spicy note that pairs perfectly with the cheese and pineapple.
2 cups crushed and well-drained pineapple: The pineapple must be well-drained to prevent the cheesecake from becoming too runny. Its natural acidity balances the creaminess of the cream cheese.
240 ml whipped cream: This gives the filling a light and airy texture, creating a perfect contrast with the density of the cream cheese.
60 ml powdered sugar: This sweetens and stabilizes the whipped cream, thus helping to maintain the dessert’s smooth texture.
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