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Vienna Cheesecake

24 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.