KIWI PINEAPPLE CHEESECAKE

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"When I was a teacher, this dessert was the one co-workers and my students requested most often, says Kimie Taziri of Fort Collins, Colorado. "It's light and refreshing and very easy to make."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-3/4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 55 wafers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1 kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use). In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over reserved juice; let stand for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; gradually add the gelatin mixture, orange zest and vanilla. Beat on low speed until well combined. Spoon half into crust. Cut four pineapple rings in half; arrange in a spoke fashion over filling. Evenly spoon remaining filling over pineapple. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Beat marmalade until soft and spreadable; brush 6 tablespoons on top of cheesecake. Cut remaining pineapple rings in half; arrange over marmalade. Place kiwi slices between pineapple rings. Brush with remaining marmalade. Just before serving, run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Ritta Abo raia
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This cheesecake sounds like the perfect dessert for a summer party. I'm definitely going to be making this.


Glenda Siltakuah Gongilo
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This cheesecake recipe looks divine! I can't wait to give it a try.


mirembe mercy
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I'll definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Rajo Rajp
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I'm excited to try this recipe! It looks like it would be a great dessert for a party.


MILEY SIDLEY
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This recipe sounds delicious! I'm going to have to add it to my list of recipes to try.


Prince_talha109
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This cheesecake looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


md farhan1128
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Sabango Mtonga
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. The kiwi and pineapple added a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely make this again.


Rtech Rtech
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This cheesecake was amazing! It was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of kiwi and pineapple. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jeremy Nowomenhere
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This was a great cheesecake! The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make this again.


FaRiSA IsIam RiYA FaRuk KhAN
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This cheesecake was delicious! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The kiwi and pineapple added a nice tropical flavor. I would definitely make this again.


sheeekoyin Cabsi ah
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I love this cheesecake! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the kiwi and pineapple add a nice touch of sweetness and tartness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheesecake.


Dli Maya
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This cheesecake was so easy to make and it turned out amazing! The kiwi and pineapple flavors were a perfect combination and the crust was so flaky. I will definitely be making this again.


Victoria Estrada
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Xaddee Eddmond
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This kiwi pineapple cheesecake was a hit at my party! The flavors were perfect together and the crust was so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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