Description
A light and fruity cheesecake topped with a zesty pineapple mousse, perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple puree (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, chilled
- Pineapple slices or chunks (for garnish)
- Mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 45-50 minutes. Let it cool completely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes. Heat the pineapple puree and sugar until dissolved. Stir in the bloomed gelatin and let it cool.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cooled pineapple mixture.
- Spread the pineapple mousse over the cheesecake layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top your cheesecake with pineapple slices and mint leaves for a beautiful finish.
Notes
Serve chilled for best taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pineapple, mousse, dessert, summer, refreshing