Description
A refreshing and creamy cheesecake with a tropical pineapple twist, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl, mix until the texture resembles wet sand, then press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold the whipped cream and crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Spread the mousse over the crust and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until set.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.