PINEAPPLE KASEKUCHEN (GERMAN CHEESECAKE) RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Pineapple Kasekuchen (German Cheesecake) Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Aemelia

Number Of Ingredients 18

SWEETENED CRUST (muerbeteig):
2/3 cup cold butter
2/3 cup sifted confectioners sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 small egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
FILLING:
1 can crushed pineapple in its own juice, very well drained
3 eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup well-softened butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
3 cups quark ( a soft, unaged fresh cheese, see story above for sources)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sifted flour

Steps:

  • Combine dry ingredients and sift. Cut butter in until it looks like fine meal. Add beaten egg and milk to form a medium-soft dough. Turn out onto lightly-floured board and gather together into a ball. Flatten; wrap with plastic and chill. Roll out and fit into a greased, 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate. Drain pineapple very well and chill. Beat egg yolks with sugar and vanilla until pale yellow and creamy. Add softened butter, whisking well; add heavy cream and whisk again. Add quark and stir until smooth. Whisk egg whites with pinch of salt until peaks form. In and over/under motion with a spatula, carefully fold egg whites in to the batter, alternating with the addition of the sifted flour a little at a time. Spread chilled pineapple into bottom of crust; pour filling over, tapping sides of pan to make sure filling is smooth and even. Dough should be even at top, trimmed to about 1/2 inch above the level of the cheese filling. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. F. Place cake on center rack and bake 1 1/2 hours until golden brown on top and set. Turn off oven, leaving cake inside for 15 more minutes. Remove from oven; place on rack to cool to room temperature. Remove from springform pan to a platter. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours, covered, before serving very cold.

ishaq danish (Dr.)
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the pineapple topping is the perfect complement.


Mygmarerenchin Odgerel
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Simone williams-claussen
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Calvin Kinzer
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake and the sweet and tart pineapple topping.


Sarah Jeffrey
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Sadtz
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple topping is the perfect way to cool down.


Kamila Liberty Laka
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Emily Serrato
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the pineapple topping is the perfect complement.


Muhammad Naveed Rehmani
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Ausman Sumon
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Simonay Linders
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of the creamy cheesecake and the sweet and tart pineapple topping.


Afzaal Ahmad
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's so creamy and delicious, and the pineapple topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Heather McKune
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Sarfu Uae
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is an exception. The pineapple topping is what really makes it for me.


SATYAM YADAV
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple, depending on what I have on hand.


Kshar Rai
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ahmad saib
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The pineapple topping was the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again!