No Bake Pineapple Cheesecake
This stunning no bake pineapple cheesecake will make all your gatherings taste like summer! This easy dessert recipe is made with a buttery graham cracker crust, a sweet and fluffy cream cheese filling, and a syrupy (and boozy!) pineapple topping. Seriously to die for!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/4 cups honey Graham Cracker Crumbs ((about one sleeve of graham chakers))
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (soft/room temp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla ext
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 pineapple (peeled, core removed, cut into ½ inch slices)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of rum (or water)
Instructions
- 1
For the Crust
- 2
Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
- 3
Next, add the crackers to a food processor, and pulse a few times until they form fine crumbs. Mix in the sugar and the melted butter, then press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Refrigerate for a good 45 minutes to allow the crust to set.
- 4
For the Filling
- 5
While the crust is setting in the freezer, cream the cheese, sugar, vanilla with a hand mixer, on medium speed, until light and fluffy.
- 6
On another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add to the cheese mixture bowl, and whip gently until combined, light and airy - about a minute.
- 7
Pour the mixture over the set crust, smooth the top nicely with a spatula, and let it set in the fridge for about 2 hours.
- 8
For the Topping
- 9
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the sugar, and the rum (or water), and bring to a simmer.
- 10
Add the pineapples slices to the skillet and cook them until syrupy - about 5 minutes.
- 11
Let the pineapples sit in the sauce until it cools completely before arranging on top of the filing.
- 12
When the pineapples have cooled, reserve the syrup in a small container and refrigerate separately.
- 13
Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the set filling and take it back to the fridge for at least 4 more hours, preferably overnight.
- 14
For serving, release the sides of the springform, slice with a serrated knife to gently cut through the pineapple slices, and drizzle with the chilled syrup as desired.