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πŸ˜‹πŸπŸŠ Refreshing Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake

A delightful swirl of pineapple and orange flavors in a creamy Southern-style cheesecake.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Filling:
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • Swirl:
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325Β°F (163Β°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
  5. Divide the batter into two bowls. In one, stir in crushed pineapple; in the other, stir in orange marmalade.
  6. Pour the pineapple batter over the crust, then spoon the orange batter on top. Use a knife to swirl the mixtures.
  7. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. For the swirl glaze: Mix pineapple juice, orange juice, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then drizzle over the chilled cheesecake.

Notes

For a tropical twist, garnish with fresh pineapple slices and orange zest before serving.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Southern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Fat: 32g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 7g