Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake
A luscious and tangy pineapple-orange swirl cheesecake with a buttery crust. Perfect for any dessert lover!
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Orange zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending well.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed pineapple, orange marmalade, and cornstarch. Swirl into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour batter over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool gradually.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream and orange zest before serving.