Description
Creamy no bake orange pineapple swirl cheesecake brings tropical paradise to dessert lovers’ dreams. Sweet citrus notes and velvety texture combine in this effortless summer treat you’ll want to savor with every luscious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Citrus:
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- Mandarin orange slices
- Berries
- Fresh mint leaves
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 16 ounces (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, pressing the mixture into a uniform base within a springform pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator to solidify its structure.
- Whip cream cheese and powdered sugar until silky, creating a luxurious backdrop for the tropical dessert. Separately, transform heavy cream into voluminous peaks, then tenderly incorporate into the cream cheese mixture.
- Infuse the creamy base with vibrant citrus notes by introducing fresh orange juice, zesty orange essence, and pure vanilla extract. Gently fold in drained pineapple fragments to distribute tropical sweetness throughout.
- Layer the velvety filling into the chilled crust, alternating between cream cheese mixture and a tantalizing blend of orange marmalade and pineapple chunks. Artfully swirl the components using a knife, creating an enticing marbled pattern.
- Cover the cheesecake delicately with plastic wrap, allowing it to rest and set in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, ensuring a firm, luscious texture.
- When ready to serve, carefully release the cheesecake from its pan. Embellish with cloudlike whipped cream, golden pineapple morsels, delicate mandarin segments, emerald mint leaves, and a scattering of jewel-toned berries for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Customize the crust by mixing graham crackers with crushed nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Achieve the perfect whipped cream consistency by chilling the bowl and beaters beforehand, ensuring stiff and stable peaks.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake watery, using a fine-mesh strainer or paper towels.
- Swap out traditional dairy for a vegan version by using coconut cream, cashew cream cheese, and plant-based butter alternatives while maintaining the same creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg