Description
This Pineapple Cream Cheesecake is a tropical dream — smooth and creamy with bursts of juicy pineapple and a buttery biscuit base. Topped with a refreshing pineapple-lime salsa, it’s the perfect no-bake dessert for warm days or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Base:
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250g granita biscuits (or graham crackers), crushed
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125g butter, melted
Filling:
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3 tsp gelatine powder
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60ml (¼ cup) boiling water
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500g cream cheese, room temperature, chopped
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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140g (⅔ cup) caster sugar
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300ml thickened cream
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440g can pineapple pieces in juice, chopped (juice reserved)
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A few drops yellow food coloring (optional)
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200g tub sour cream
Pineapple Salsa Topping:
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440g can pineapple pieces in juice, drained and chopped into 1cm pieces
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2 tsp lime juice
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1 tsp finely grated lime rind
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1 tsp caster sugar
Instructions
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Prepare the base:
Mix crushed granita biscuits and melted butter in a bowl until well combined. Press firmly into the base of a lined 20cm (8-inch) springform pan. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling. -
Bloom and dissolve gelatine:
Sprinkle gelatine over boiling water in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly. -
Make cheesecake filling:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in the thickened cream, then the sour cream. -
Add pineapple:
Gently fold in chopped pineapple and a few drops of yellow food coloring, if using. -
Incorporate gelatine:
Stir the cooled gelatine mixture into the cheesecake filling until well combined. -
Assemble and chill:
Pour the filling over the chilled base. Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set. -
Make pineapple salsa:
In a bowl, combine chopped pineapple, lime juice, lime rind, and caster sugar. Mix well. Chill until ready to serve.
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Serve:
Top the cheesecake with pineapple salsa just before serving.
Notes
You can replace gelatine with a vegetarian setting agent like agar-agar, if desired
Granita biscuits can be replaced with digestive biscuits or graham crackers.
For a sharper flavor, add a touch of lime zest to the cheesecake filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake, Chilled
- Cuisine: Australian, Tropical
Keywords: pineapple cheesecake, no-bake dessert, tropical cheesecake, summer dessert, cream cheese pineapple cake