Pineapple Cheesecake Bars - Moms Treasure Chest

Easy Pineapple Cheesecake Bar Recipe

This delicious dessert is perfect for after dinner, for a party or a barbecue, but be prepared to share the recipe because it’s a crowd pleaser!

Crust Ingredients:

6 tablespoons butter, softened

5 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 egg

2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Filling:

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2/3 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

5 eggs, separated

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Whole milk

Ground cinnamon

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar.
In a separate bowl combine flour and baking powder then add to butter mixture.
Add egg, mix until well blended and crumbly.
Add milk and blend until dough forms a soft ball.
Pat dough onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish
Place pineapple in a strainer over a large glass. Press pineapple with the back of a spoon to squeeze dry.
Spread pineapple evenly over bottom crust.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour.
Add the egg yolks, lemon juice and vanilla; mix well.
Add enough milk to reserved pineapple juice to measure 2-1/2 cups.
Stir milk mixture into cream cheese mixture until well combined.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites on high until stiff.
Fold filling mixture into egg whites.
Gently pour into crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake at 325° for 55 minutes or until filling is set.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Chill until ready to serve.
Cut into squares and enjoy!