Pineapple Cheesecake

Photo by jenifoto, stock.adobe.com

From the kitchen of Kay Putano

Reserve 1 c of pineapple cake mix

Crust

Add to remaining cake mix:

1 egg

3 Tbsp oil

1/3 c brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Mixture will be crumbly.

Grease a 13 x 9 x 2 pan.

Press crust into bottom and 3/4 way up the sides of the pan.

Filling

Blend together:

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 c sugar

Add:

3 eggs

the 1 c reserved cake mix

Beat 1 minute at med speed.

At low speed add:

1 1/2 c milk

3 Tbsp lemon juice

Mix until smooth.

Pour over crust.

Bake @ 300, 40 – 50 minutes or until center is firm.

Cool.

Top with:

20 oz can crushed pineapple, well drained

Chill before serving.

Store in refrigerator.

Freezes well.