🍍 Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake 🍰
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crust:
✔ 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
✔ ¼ cup granulated sugar
✔ ½ cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling:
✔ 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
✔ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ 2 large eggs
✔ ½ cup crushed pineapple (drained)
✔ 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
For the Pineapple Mousse:
✔ 1 cup pineapple juice
✔ ¼ cup granulated sugar
✔ 1 tbsp cornstarch
✔ 1 tsp unflavored gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
✔ 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
✔ ¼ cup powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add vanilla, eggs (one at a time), and flour, mixing until combined.
Fold in drained crushed pineapple.
Pour over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set.
Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
3️⃣ Make the Pineapple Mousse:
In a saucepan, mix pineapple juice, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat.
Stir constantly until it thickens, then remove from heat.
Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp warm water and mix into the pineapple mixture. Let cool.
Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream into the cooled pineapple mixture.
4️⃣ Assemble & Chill:
Spread the pineapple mousse over the cheesecake.
Chill for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
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