No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake (Printable View)

Light, creamy pineapple cheesecake on buttery graham cracker crust—no oven needed.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Filling

04 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
06 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
09 - 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice
10 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Topping

11 - 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
12 - Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
13 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened and all crumbs are coated.
02 - Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
04 - Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and reserved pineapple juice. Beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Fold in the drained crushed pineapple until evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
06 - In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Do not overwhip.
07 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, maintaining as much air as possible.
08 - Spread the filling evenly over the prepared crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
09 - Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm and set.
10 - Top with additional well-drained crushed pineapple. Add whipped cream and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Its the perfect dessert when you want something impressive but absolutely cannot face heating up your kitchen
  • The combination of tangy pineapple and creamy filling tastes like a vacation in every bite
02 -
  • I once skipped the chilling step for the crust and ended up with a crumbly mess, so do not rush this part
  • Overdraining your pineapple makes the filling less flavorful, so keep some of that juice for the batter
03 -
  • Run a thin knife under hot water before slicing to get those perfect clean cuts
  • The springform pan is non negotiable here unless you want to serve this as a messy trifle instead

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