Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups whipped topping
Special Equipment Needed:
- 9-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. Remove from oven and let cool.
6. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
7. Fold in the drained pineapple and whipped topping until combined.
8. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 8-10
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 41g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs can be substituted with crushed digestive biscuits or graham cracker crumbs.
- Butter can be substituted with coconut oil or margarine.
- Cream cheese can be substituted with Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese.
- Powdered sugar can be substituted with granulated sugar.
Variations:
- Add fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
- Add a layer of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before adding it to the mixture.
- Make sure the pineapple is well-drained before adding it to the mixture.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Not applicable.
Presentation Ideas:
- Garnish with fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
Garnishes:
- Fresh fruit such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries.
- Chopped nuts such as walnuts, almonds, or pecans.
- Melted chocolate or caramel sauce.
Pairings:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Ice cream
- Whipped cream
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Fruit salad
- Roasted vegetables
- Grilled chicken
Troubleshooting Advice:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before adding it to the mixture.
- Make sure the pineapple is well-drained before adding it to the mixture.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Food Safety Advice:
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Food History:
No-bake cheesecakes have been around since the 1950s, when they first became popular in the United States. They are a quick and easy way to make a delicious dessert without having to turn on the oven.
Flavor Profiles:
This no-bake cheesecake has a creamy texture and a sweet and tangy flavor from the pineapple.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with fresh fruit salad
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream
- Serve as a dessert after a meal
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Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Tart, Pineapple, Smooth, Pineapple-Flavored