This is my attempt at recreating the Cheesecake Factory's amazing Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake. This month's Daring Bakers challenge happens to be cheesecake so it was the perfect opportunity to give it a try. The April 2009 challenge is hosted by Jenny from Jenny Bakes. She has chosen Abbey's Infamous Cheesecake as the challenge. The recipe is for a vanilla cheesecake with graham cracker crust, but we were given the freedom to alter the recipe any way we like so I decided to go the pineapple route. I've posted photo segments below but to view the complete recipe you can click here.
I used a basic pineapple upside down cake recipe in place of the graham cracker crust but I did not assemble it upside down. This way, the pineapple layer was perfectly even with the cheesecake layer. I used a springform pan and baked the cake layer for about 25 minutes before I poured the cheesecake layer over top to bake.
The cake layer made the perfect crust. All gooey and brown sugary with the pineapple layer and cherries.
I whipped together a half pint of heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla for the top. It only takes minutes if you put the bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 5 minutes before you whip the cream.
That looks amazing! Kudos!
Posted by: Kitty | April 27, 2009 at 05:06 PM
This sounds amazing! Yummy combination...I would love to try some of that! :)
Posted by: Sara | April 27, 2009 at 07:19 PM
I thought about doing a cake base but just decided to incorporate the flavors into the graham crust. Great job! I bet it was delicious.
Posted by: Claire | April 27, 2009 at 08:07 PM
omg that looks like it came out perfectly! I would never have thoght of a pineapple cheesecake.
Posted by: LK- Healthy Delcious | April 27, 2009 at 10:13 PM
So, can you ship me a slice :)
Posted by: Rachel 'Tha Pizza Cutta' Joyce | April 28, 2009 at 04:05 PM
That looks so good. I love pineapple upside down cake, and I love cheesecake. The combination of the two would probably blow my mind!
Posted by: Sweetie Pie | April 28, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Great recipe. I love how thick the cheesecake is. :)
Posted by: Pink Foodie | April 28, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Aye! Now this is what I call dessert! A pairing made in heaven for me.. a confessed lover of cheese cake and upside down cake.
Posted by: Chris De La Rosa | April 28, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Yummm...I love cheesecake! Thanks for the recipe. I've saved it in my favourites.
Posted by: Screamin' Mama | April 28, 2009 at 06:27 PM
I think I may have found a recipe to make for my friend's birthday. I am a huge fan of cheesecake :)
Posted by: Jessie | April 28, 2009 at 06:53 PM
The cake layer is very smart indeed. A nice texture for a crust!
Posted by: The Duo Dishes | April 28, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Oh my, this is a must try. Thanks and best from Santa Barbara, s
Posted by: Sharon Stockwell | April 28, 2009 at 07:54 PM
Now this is creativity at its best :) This looks delicious!
Posted by: Christina | April 29, 2009 at 11:28 AM
My mom used to make a cake like this...brings back forgotten memories. --Looking forward to giving it a try!
Posted by: Debi | April 29, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Fabulous! I would love to try!
Posted by: Natasha - 5 Star Foodie | April 29, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Wow! You are so creative! Your cheesecake looks amazing! What a great idea to make cake as the base. Your blog is lovely and I can't wait to come back and see what you create in your kitchen.
Posted by: Rachel | April 29, 2009 at 01:37 PM
This looks so decadent! Love cheesecake factory, love your recipe. I will be bookmarking this one.
Posted by: Heavenly Housewife | April 29, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Delicious idea... I love the height that this cheesecake has. The whipped cream looks luscious!
Posted by: Elissa | April 29, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Holy Mother of all that is good, that looks GORGEOUS!
Posted by: amelia | April 29, 2009 at 09:01 PM
Cool idea!
Posted by: Chantal | April 30, 2009 at 11:41 AM
That ... looks WONDERFUL! Pineapple and cheesecake would be a great combo! Tangy, tart and sweet. Yum!
Posted by: Kelly | May 01, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Ingenious. I think the sweetness of the pineapple upside down layer would pair so well with the creamy cheesecake. Thanks for being a part of the April Daring Baker's Challenge!
Jenny of JennyBakes
Posted by: JennyBakes | May 03, 2009 at 05:07 PM
Yum. This combines 2 of my favorite flavors. I love (LOVE) pineapple upside down cake. And cheesecake is always good. You're so creative. Thanks for the great idea :)
Posted by: Brownies for DInner | May 06, 2009 at 01:58 AM
HOLY YUM!!!!! Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: april | May 25, 2009 at 05:16 PM
wow..so yummy... I love that..
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