No Bake Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake
Feel the tropical vibes with this No Bake Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake! It’s creamy, fruity, and oh-so-delicious! This delightful dessert brings a burst of pineapple goodness, combined with a rich, velvety mousse, all atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a refreshing treat that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise.
Ingredients:
- – 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- – 1/2 cup melted butter
- – 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- – 1 cup granulated sugar
- – 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- – 2 cups heavy cream, whipped
- – 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- – 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- – 1/4 cup cold water
- – Fresh pineapple chunks for topping
Instructions:
1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
3. In a small saucepan, sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over cold water and let it stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely. Let it cool slightly.
4. Gradually add the gelatin mixture to the cream cheese mixture, beating continuously until well blended.
5. Fold in the whipped cream and crushed pineapple into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
6. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
8. Before serving, top with fresh pineapple chunks.
Nutritional Information:
- – Calories: 350 per serving
- – Carbohydrates: 28g
- – Protein: 5g
- – Fat: 24g
- – Saturated Fat: 14g
- – Cholesterol: 80mg
- – Sodium: 220mg
- – Fiber: 1g
- – Sugar: 18g
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes (No-Bake) | Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling time)