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Refreshing Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake

Delightful Refreshing Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake

Indulge in this Refreshing Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake that beautifully combines vibrant flavors and creamy textures for a perfect dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 3 Eggs
For the Fruit Swirl
  • 1 cup Fresh Pineapple drain syrup if using canned
  • 1 Orange Zest
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice can substitute lemon
For Flavor
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for variation
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crust can substitute with crushed nuts or gluten-free cookies

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar to prepare the crust. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and eggs, mixing well to create the filling.
  3. Gently fold in pineapple, orange juice, and zest into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Pour cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Use a knife to create swirls with the batter.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for approximately 60 minutes, until center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Let cheesecake cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Before serving, garnish with additional pineapple and orange slices for freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Experiment with fruit variations for different flavors.

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