Description
Creamy no-bake pineapple heaven cheesecake promises tropical bliss with each silky spoonful. Cool pineapple layers dance through rich cream cheese, delivering sweet island memories for dessert enthusiasts craving refreshing indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained well
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Optional Toppings:
- ½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture achieves a consistent texture.
- Compress the crumb mixture into a uniform layer across the bottom of a rectangular dish, ensuring a compact and level surface.
- Refrigerate the crust while preparing the luxurious filling to help it solidify and maintain its structure.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the cream cheese mixture, folding with delicate strokes to maintain its airy volume.
- Carefully drain crushed pineapple and fold into the creamy filling, distributing the tropical fruit evenly throughout the mixture.
- Remove the chilled crust from the refrigerator and carefully spread the pineapple-infused filling across its surface in a smooth, even layer.
- Optional: Enhance the dessert’s visual appeal and texture by sprinkling shredded coconut and chopped nuts across the top.
- Cover the dish securely and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the dessert to set and develop its flavors for a minimum of 4 hours.
- Before serving, adorn with vibrant maraschino cherries for a classic, festive presentation and slice into elegant squares.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely to ensure a compact, sturdy crust that holds together perfectly when serving.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling with silky texture.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to prevent excess moisture from making the dessert watery.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond flour-based crumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg