Pineapple-Topped New York Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat oven to 325ºF.

2. Step 2

   Mix graham crumbs, butter and 3 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.

3. Step 3

   Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until well blended. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended.

4. Step 4

   Pour batter over crust. Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.

5. Step 5

   Mix pineapple and preserves; spread over cheesecake just before serving.