If in a big hurry and not able to do the cake , could ladyfingers be used or something similar? BTW, a bakery in Hackensack, NJ (at least 50 yrs ago) used to make a tall, scrumptious cheesecake with a bottom of crushed pineapple. I know I can't just put down drained pineapple, but can anyone suggest how to do this? Thanks Absolutely - ladyfingers would be a fine substitute. As would a plain graham cracker crust. Or no crust at all - and sprinkle crushed cookies (flavor of your choice) onto the plate when serving. As for the pineapple - why not make the bottom part of a pineapple upside-down cake, using crushed pineapple in place of the rings, and no cherries or nuts? Seems to me this would work out pretty well... PJH

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