Description
A delightful dessert combining the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple and orange in a creamy cheesecake, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- Orange food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Fresh pineapple slices for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and mix in eggs one at a time until well blended. Stir in sour cream and flour until fully combined.
- Divide cream cheese mixture into two bowls. To one, add pineapple juice; to the other, add orange juice and food coloring. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the pineapple mixture into the cooled crust. Spoon the orange mixture on top, then swirl to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Let cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, pineapple slices, orange slices, and mint leaves.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and avoid overmixing. Chill overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, pineapple, orange, Southern dessert
