Description
Creamy no-bake orange pineapple swirl cheesecake brings tropical paradise to your dessert table. Sweet citrus notes and smooth cream cheese create a refreshing summer treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter until fully incorporated, creating a uniform sandy texture.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring an even, compact base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar together until completely smooth and free of lumps, using an electric mixer at medium speed.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate orange juice concentrate and freshly grated orange zest, stirring carefully to distribute flavors evenly.
- Carefully spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the chilled graham cracker crust, creating an even layer.
- Distribute crushed pineapple evenly across the first layer of cheesecake mixture.
- Pour remaining cheesecake mixture over the pineapple layer, covering it completely.
- Use a knife to create gentle swirling patterns, connecting the layers and creating a marbled effect.
- Refrigerate for 4-6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, release the springform pan and transfer to a serving plate. Slice and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free mixture that blends effortlessly.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake watery and compromising its texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond meal.
- Enhance the citrus flavor by adding a splash of orange liqueur to the cheesecake mixture for an extra zesty kick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg