Orange Pineapple Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8 oz / 225g each) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/3 cup (80ml) orange juice
For the Swirl:
- 1 cup (240ml) pineapple puree (blend fresh pineapple or use canned pineapple, drained)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Make the Pineapple Swirl:
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple puree, cornstarch, and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. Let it cool to room temperature.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
4. Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of the pineapple swirl mixture on top, then gently swirl using a knife or skewer.
- Repeat with the remaining cheesecake batter and pineapple mixture, swirling on the surface.
5. Bake the Cheesecake:
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (water bath).
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
6. Cool and Chill:
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath. Run a knife around the edges to prevent cracking. Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Serve:
- Remove the cheesecake from the pan, slice, and serve. Garnish with orange zest or pineapple slices if desired.
Enjoy your luscious Orange Pineapple Swirl Cheesecake!