Pineapple Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Maraschino cherries - 8, for garnish
• Whipped cream - 1 cup
• Crushed pineapple - 1 can (20 oz), drained
• Eggs - 3
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 cup
• Cream cheese - 16 oz, softened
• Butter - 1/3 cup, melted
• Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Fold in the crushed pineapple.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
10. Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with maraschino cherries.