Vienna Cheesecake

Ingredients

Cheesecake

• 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup crushed zwieback crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Pineapple Topping

• 1 (9 ounce) can crushed pineapple
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Cheesecake

1. Mix softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, while stirring.
3. Add vanilla extract and salt.
4. Mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Pat into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
5. Pour in filling.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
7. Cool. Spread with Pineapple Topping. Chill.
8. Remove outer ring to serve.

Pineapple Topping

1. Combine crushed pineapple, sugar, pineapple juice and cornstarch. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until thick.
2. Add egg and butter. Cook, stirring, a few more minutes.
3. Cool.