Easy Southern Pineapple Orange Swirl Cheesecake 🍊🍰

 

Ingredients:  

- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs  

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted  

- 24 oz cream cheese, softened  

- 1 cup granulated sugar  

- 3 large eggs  

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  

- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained  

- 1/2 cup orange marmalade  

- Zest of 1 orange  

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour  

Directions:  

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch

springform pan and press the graham cracker crumbs

mixed with melted butter evenly into the bottom to form

the crust.  

2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until

smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each

addition. Stir in vanilla extract, flour, and orange zest.  

3. Pour half of the cheesecake batter into the prepared

pan. Dollop half of the crushed pineapple and orange

marmalade on top, then swirl gently with a knife. Add the

remaining batter and repeat the swirling with the rest of

the pineapple and marmalade.  

4. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set but still

slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake

cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours

before serving.  

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 60 minutes | Total

Time: 80 minutes  

Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 8  

Tips:  

- For a tropical twist, substitute the orange marmalade

with fresh orange juice and pulp for a lighter citrus flavor.

 

- Enhance the crust by adding 1/4 cup of chopped

pecans for a nutty Southern touch.  

- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of

toasted coconut for added texture and presentation