Refreshing Southern Pineapple Cheesecake with Orange Swirl

Ingredients :

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup melted unsalted butter

2 cups softened cream cheese

1 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

3 large eggs

1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup heavy cream

Orange and yellow food coloring (optional)

Pineapple slices to garnish

Orange slices to garnish

Whipped cream for garnish

Mint leaves, to garnish

Itineraries:

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix until

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in crushed pineapple, orange juice and heavy cream until well combined

Arrange the pineapple slices in a single layer on the graham cracker crust.

Divide the dough into two separate bowls. Add orange food coloring to one bowl and yellow food coloring to the other, if desired.

Pour the yellow paste over the pineapple slices, then pour the orange paste on top. Use a knife to run the two beaters together for a marbled effect.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Before serving, garnish with pineapple slices, orange slices, whipped cream and mint leaves.

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 60 minutes | Total time: 5 hours 20 minutes (including relaxation time)

Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings