No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake with Caramel Crumble
Tropical, creamy, and effortlessly elegant—this no-bake pineapple cheesecake features a rich cream cheese filling atop a crunchy biscuit base, crowned with juicy pineapple chunks, a drizzle of golden caramel, and a dusting of powdered sugar for that perfect island escape on a plate.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- For the Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp crushed caramelized nuts or brittle (optional)
- Powdered sugar for garnish
- Pineapple crown for decoration (optional but stunning)
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and brown sugar. Press firmly into the base of a springform pan or ring mold. Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream, then stir in diced pineapple.
- Assemble: Spoon the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
- Top & Decorate: Once the cheesecake is firm, top with pineapple chunks. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with crushed caramelized nuts or brittle if using. Dust lightly with powdered sugar.
- Optional Presentation: Place a trimmed pineapple crown upright in the center for a dramatic tropical look.
- Slice and serve chilled for a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Notes
- Use canned pineapple if fresh is unavailable, but drain thoroughly to avoid excess moisture.
- For a stronger pineapple flavor, add a teaspoon of pineapple extract to the filling.
- To make clean slices, run a knife under warm water before cutting.
- Cheesecake can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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