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Pineapple Cheesecake Recipe: Tropical Delight

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DescriptionDiscover the perfect blend of zesty pineapple and luscious cream cheese in thisTropical Pineapple Cheesecake. This delightful dessert combines a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy pineapple mousse, and a rich cream cheese layer, topped with fresh pineapple slices for a visually stunning and delicious finish. Ideal for any occasion, this cheesecake promises to transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise!

Ingredients

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  • Crust:1 1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cupsgraham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cupunsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cupgranulated sugar
  • Pineapple Mousse:1 cupfresh pineapple puree1/2 cupgranulated sugar1 tablespoongelatin powder1/4 cupwater1 cupheavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 cupfresh pineapple puree
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoongelatin powder
  • 1/4 cupwater
  • 1 cupheavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
  • Cream Cheese Layer:16 ouncescream cheese, softened1/2 cuppowdered sugar1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 16 ouncescream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • Topping:Sliced pineapple for garnish
  • Sliced pineapple for garnish

Instructions

  1. Crust:Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and chill.
  2. Pineapple Mousse:Dissolve gelatin in water. Heat pineapple puree and sugar in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add gelatin, and stir until fully dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Gently fold in whipped cream. Pour half over the crust and refrigerate until set.
  3. Cream Cheese Layer:Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Carefully spread over the set pineapple mousse layer.
  4. Final Assembly:Pour remaining mousse over the cream cheese layer. Chill until set.
  5. Garnish:Top with sliced pineapple before serving.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:Serve chilled. This cheesecake pairs wonderfully with a light, sparkling beverage or a cup of crisp white tea.
Storage:Keep refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness and flavor.
Alternative Ingredients:For a lower-calorie option, substitute low-fat cream cheese and a sugar substitute in equivalent proportions.

Find it online: http://www.delicetreats.com/pineapple-cheesecake-recipe-tropical-delight/