Danish Pineapple Cheesecake

Prep: 30 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Danish

A rich Danish pineapple cheesecake with a flaky dough crust, creamy pineapple filling, and a sweet nut topping, perfect for dessert gatherings and special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 40 oz. crushed pineapple, drained thoroughly
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 packages dry yeast
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 sticks margarine
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and drained crushed pineapple; let stand.
  2. Mix warm milk, warm water, dry yeast, and sugar; set aside.
  3. Mix margarine, flour, salt, and egg yolks to form a dough.
  4. Add the yeast mixture to the dough and mix well.
  5. Divide the dough into two parts.
  6. Add more flour if necessary until the dough is pliable.
  7. Roll one part of the dough to fit an 18 x 12 x 1-inch jelly roll pan.
  8. Spread the rolled dough in the pan so the sides are covered.
  9. Pour the cream cheese and pineapple mixture into the dough-lined pan.
  10. Roll out the second part of the dough to cover the filling like a pie crust.
  11. Place the second dough layer over the filling, sealing the edges.
  12. Brush the top of the dough with beaten egg whites.
  13. Sprinkle with granulated sugar and ground nuts.
  14. Let rise for 30 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.
  15. Bake at 350°F (177°C) for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

703 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.7g 41% DV
Total Fat 43.6g 56% DV
Carbs 44g 16% DV
Fiber 4.3g 15% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10860.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 828.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 601.8mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 208mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 10.9mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 3.1mcg 15% DV
Calcium 177.8mg 14% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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