NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

NO-BAKE PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE
 RECIPE AND PHOTO SENT FROM: DIANE PITTMAN VASSEUR

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbls sugar
1/2 stick butter, melted
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Filling:

1- 20 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained
4 Tbls sugar
1- 8 oz package cream cheese
1/3 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1- 8 oz container Cool Whip

Topping: (optional)
Extra Cool Whip, drained pineapple tidbits, or graham cracker crumbs

Directions:

Combine the undrained pineapple with 4 Tbls sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid is gone (10-15 minutes). Cool completely. (I set the pot in some cold water in the sink).

While the pineapple mixture is cooling - Combine all the crust ingredients til thoroughly mixed and there are no dry crumbs. Press 2-3 Tbls into the bottoms of individual serving dishes. (Use the bottom of a glass or other object that will fit inside the dish). Set aside.

In a mixing bowl - beat the cream cheese, 1/3 c sugar, and vanilla til fluffy. Beat in the cooled pineapple mixture. Fold in the Cool Whip by hand.

To assemble: Cover the crumbs with the desired amount of filling. Garnish as desired.

Note: This can also be made in a pie plate instead, if you like.