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Refreshing No-Bake Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake

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Refreshing No-Bake Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake is a light, tropical dessert made with a buttery biscuit crust, creamy cheesecake mousse, and sweet pineapple layers. It is airy, fruity, and perfect for warm weather since it requires no baking and sets in the refrigerator.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American Tropical
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, slightly drained
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for pineapple layer)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin (optional), dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin (optional), bloomed in 2 tablespoons warm water

Instructions

  1. Mix crushed biscuits, melted butter, and sugar, then press into a 9-inch pan to form the crust.
  2. Refrigerate crust while preparing filling.
  3. Cook crushed pineapple with sugar and lemon juice for 3–5 minutes, then cool. Add gelatin if using.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  6. Incorporate gelatin if using for stability.
  7. Spread half the mousse over the crust, add pineapple layer, then remaining mousse and pineapple.
  8. Smooth top and refrigerate for 4–6 hours or overnight until set.

Notes

  • Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor.
  • Gelatin helps create a firmer cheesecake structure but is optional.
  • Fold whipped cream gently to maintain airy mousse texture.
  • Drain pineapple slightly to avoid excess moisture.
  • Best served cold straight from the refrigerator.

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