Vienna Cheesecake24 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup crushed zwieback crumbs 1/4 cup melted butter Mix softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, while stirring. Add vanilla extract and salt. Mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter. Pat in bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Pour in filling. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool. Spread with Pineapple Topping. Chill. Remove outer ring to serve. 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 Combine crushed pineapple, sugar, pineapple juice and cornstarch. Cook over moderate heat, stirring until thick. Add egg and butter. Cook, stirring, a few more minutes. Cool.
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