Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Lemon Cheesecake Layer
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup lemon curd
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pineapple Layer
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, thoroughly drained
- 1 cup whipped topping
Whipped Cream
- 2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- pineapple chunks
- thin lemon slices
- white chocolate curls
- fresh lemon zest
Instructions
Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2.
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt and melted butter until evenly moistened.
3.
Press firmly into the baking dish using the bottom of a measuring cup.
Refrigerate 20 minutes.
4.
Beat softened cream cheese for about 2 minutes until smooth.
5.
Gradually beat in powdered sugar.
6.
Mix in vanilla, lemon curd, lemon juice and fresh zest until creamy.
7.
Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
Return to the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
8.
Drain the crushed pineapple very well.
Press gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
9.
Fold pineapple into whipped topping.
Spread gently over the cheesecake layer.
10.
Beat cold heavy cream until slightly thickened.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
Continue beating until medium-stiff peaks form.
11.
Spread whipped cream over the pineapple layer.
12.
Decorate with pineapple, lemon slices, white chocolate curls and extra lemon zest.
13.
Cover loosely.
Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
Preferably overnight.
14.
Slice with a warm knife.
Serve chilled.
Notes
✔ Always use full-fat cream cheese.
✔ Fresh lemon zest produces the brightest citrus flavor.
✔ Drain the pineapple extremely well to prevent watery layers.
✔ Chill between layers for cleaner slices.
✔ Use cold heavy cream straight from the refrigerator.
✔ Refrigerating overnight creates the best texture.
✔ Clean your knife between slices for bakery-style presentation.
✔ Do not freeze before the dessert has completely set.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian