Day 4 of 7 Days, 7 Cheesecake Recipes — Upside-Down Pineapple Cheesecake

A tropical cheesecake that feels like sunshine on a plate.

Some desserts instantly transport you somewhere warmer, and this is one of them. Sweet caramelized pineapple, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery biscuit base come together in a dessert that's bright, refreshing, and surprisingly easy to make. Every bite feels like a mini tropical vacation.

What makes this work

Cooking the pineapple first concentrates its flavour and removes excess moisture, preventing the cheesecake from becoming watery. The tangy fruit balances the richness of the cheesecake beautifully.

A few things before you start

Let the pineapple compote cool completely before layering it into the cheesecake. If it's still warm, it can soften the filling and affect the final texture.

Note

Upside-Down Pineapple Cheesecake

Serves: 4–6 slices
Prep: 25 mins
Chill: 6–8 hours

Ingredients

Base

• Digestive biscuits — 70 g
• Melted butter — 30 g

Filling

• Cream cheese — 120 g
• Whipping cream — 100 g
• Condensed milk — 80 g

Pineapple Layer

• Pineapple chunks — 70–80 g
• Sugar — 2 tbsp
• Lemon juice — 1 tsp

Method

1. Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter.

2. Press into the base and sides of a 4-inch tin.

3. Chill while preparing the filling.

4. Cook pineapple chunks and sugar until soft, golden, and syrupy.

5. Add lemon juice and cool completely.

6. Whisk cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth.

7. Fold in whipped cream gently.

8. Layer cheesecake filling, pineapple compote, and remaining cheesecake filling.

9. Chill for 6–8 hours or overnight.

10. Unmould and serve chilled.

Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

How to serve it

Serve straight from the fridge with extra pineapple on top for even more tropical flavour.

Coming up tomorrow...

Tomorrow's cheesecake combines creamy caramel with an unexpected crunchy topping that completely steals the show 🍿✨

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