Orange Pineapple Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Ingredients
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1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup of regular sugar
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½ cup of butter, melted
→ Creamy Filling
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16 oz (2 blocks) of softened cream cheese
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1 cup of powdered sugar
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1 cup of heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
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½ cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
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½ cup of drained crushed pineapple
→ Swirling Mix
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½ cup of orange marmalade
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½ cup of crushed pineapple
# Instructions:
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In a mixing bowl, stir the melted butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs until it all clumps together nicely. Press this mixture down into a sturdy base in the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Use a large bowl and a mixer to beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until the texture is completely smooth and creamy.
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Add the vanilla and heavy cream to your cream cheese mixture. Continue whipping it until the texture gets fluffy and light with soft peaks.
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Carefully fold in the pineapple and orange juice. Stir gently to keep everything nicely combined without overmixing.
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Combine the marmalade and crushed pineapple in a small bowl. Stir until it's evenly mixed.
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Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the graham cracker crust, spreading it out with a spatula if needed.
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Drop small amounts of the pineapple marmalade blend on top. Drag a knife or skewer lightly through the layers to form pretty swirls in the creamy filling.
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Pop the pan into the fridge and let it chill for about 4 hours or until everything is fully set and solid.
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Remove the springform pan’s sides carefully. Slice into pieces and enjoy each cool, fruity bite!
# Notes:
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This chilled dessert has the fresh taste of oranges and the sweetness of pineapple mixed into a creamy, no-bake treat.