Description
Easy No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake is a creamy, tropical dessert with a buttery graham cracker crust and sweet, light pineapple filling. Perfect for warm days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup confectioners sugar, sifted
- 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
- 16 ounces whipped topping
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients and measure them out.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until it resembles wet sand. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture and press the rest into the bottom of an 8-9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sifted confectioners sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold well-drained crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in whipped topping using a spatula to maintain fluffiness. Spread the mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Sprinkle reserved graham cracker crumbs on top for decoration. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure pineapple is thoroughly drained to prevent a runny filling.
- Softened cream cheese is key to achieving a smooth mixture.
- For a healthier option, consider using low-fat cream cheese and sugar substitutes.
- Do not skip the chilling time; it helps the cheesecake set and makes it easier to slice.
- If using homemade whipped cream, ensure it’s lightly sweetened to complement the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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