Mandarin and Pineapple Cheesecake is a simple yet delicious cheesecake bursting with juicy mandarins on the top and chunks of pineapple in the filling. It's a really refreshing cheesecake, and even better, it's No Bake!
Oh my goodness! This is one of my all-time favorite no-bake cheesecake recipes. It's ever so simple to make and the ingredients are not complicated, mostly I expect you will have a supply in your store cupboard. Inexpensive, really tasty and so easy to make! The kids can help make this too!
For this recipe, I have obviously used mandarins and pineapples. I've used simple canned fruit, and let me tell you if you haven't tried this combination, you must!
When you bite into this mandarin and pineapple cheesecake, you get a burst of mandarin juiciness and pineapple, combined with the creamy cheesecake texture and then a nice crunch from the base. All in all, this is a keeper recipe, for its simplicity, 10 out of 10 for tastiness and it's budget friendly too!
This site contains affiliate links. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more information, check Privacy Policy.
So let's get straight to the recipe and see how we make our delicious mandarin and pineapple cheesecake. Please enjoy!
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4 Hours refrigeration
Yield
6 servings
Check out our handy Oven Temperature Conversion Guide!
Equipment you will need
8-9 inch cake round tin. Springform or one where the base comes out. (You need to be able to get the pie out without damaging it.)
Ingredients
The Base
2 ½ oz or 75 g butter
8 oz or 220 g Digestive Biscuits (cookies, see below) or Honey Graham Crackers
The Filling
7 fl oz or 200 ml fresh whipping cream
7 oz or 200 g cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup or 150 g of Chopped pineapple, drained
1 Tablespoons Icing sugar / powdered sugar (optional)
1 Can of drained mandarins for decorating the top
For US friends, you can buy Digestive cookies from Meijer’s, Job Lots, Walmart, Dollar Tree, World Market, in the cookie or International section. Please do try to use digestive biscuits in your recipe as it will make a difference in the base.
Instructions
1. Cut out some parchment paper and line the base of the tin.
If you are using a spring-form tin, I clip the parchment paper in & lock the tin. Then cut the excess paper off.
2. Drain & chop the pineapples into small chunks, say the size of sugar cubes and drain with kitchen paper.
Place all your digestives / Graham Crackers in a zippy bag,
and using a rolling pin bash them until they become fine crumbs.
3. In a mixing bowl (large enough to hold the digestives) melt the butter for 30 seconds in the microwave. It should be liquid. If not microwave for a further 10 seconds, or until it has completely melted. Add the crumbled digestives to the butter and mix very well until it is all incorporated.
4. Lightly (vegetable) oil the base of your tin if using a large tin. Transfer the digestives mixture to the baking pan.
5. Use the bottom of a glass or other object and compress the digestives mixture as much as possible. The harder it is the less likely it will come apart when you take it out of the pan.
Use the back of your hand and go along the edges pushing the mix down and compressing.
6. Add the icing / powdered sugar (if using) to the cream and whip up until just before stiff. Add the cream cheese and mix in well. Add your pineapple. Mix in gently with a spoon.
7. Brush the side of the tin all around with some vegetable oil or spray to prevent the pie from sticking then add the filling just like in the photo below.
8. Use a spatula and carefully smooth the surface of the mixture. Arrange the mandarins on the top. Place in the fridge for 4 hours MINIMUM.
Tips
- If you are worried the pie has not set, place it in the freezer for 60 minutes before you are ready to serve it, and then remove it from the tin and cut it whilst it is still cold.
- It is easier to cut 'clean' slices if you use a very sharp knife under hot water first, and cut straight through the pie.
- If you want to achieve a smooth finish on the top of the pie, use a long-bladed flat rounded knife, dip in a glass of hot water and smooth the surface and sides.
We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other ingredients? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!
Recipe Card
Mandarin and Pineapple Cheesecake
Mandarin and Pineapple Cheesecake is a simple yet delicious cheesecake bursting with juicy mandarins on the top and chunks of pineapple in the filling. It's a really refreshing cheesecake, and even better, it's No Bake!
Ingredients
The Base
- 2 ½ oz or 75 g butter
- 8 oz or 220 g Digestive Biscuits or Honey Graham Crackers
The Filling
- 7 oz fl or 200 ml fresh whipping cream
- 7 oz or 200 g cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup or 150 g of Chopped pineapple, drained
- 1 Tablespoons Icing sugar / powdered sugar, optional
- 1 Can of drained mandarins for decorating the top
Instructions
- Cut out some parchment paper and line the base of the tin.
- Drain & chop the pineapples into small chunks, say the size of sugar cubes and drain with kitchen paper. Place all your digestives / Graham Crackers in a zippy bag, and using a rolling pin bash them until they become fine crumbs.
** If you are using a spring form tin, I clip the parchment paper in & lock the tin. Then cut the excess paper off.
- In a mixing bowl (large enough to hold the digestives) melt the butter for 30 seconds in the microwave. It should be liquid. If not, heat for a further 10 seconds, or until it has completely melted. Add the crumbed digestives to the butter and mix very well until it is all incorporated.
- Lightly (vegetable) oil the base of your tin if using a large tin. Transfer the digestives mixture to the baking pan.
- Use the bottom of a glass or other object and compress the digestives mixture as much as possible. The harder it is the less likely it will come apart when you take it out of the pan. Use the back of your hand and go along the edges pushing the mix down and compressing.
- Add the icing / powdered sugar (if using) to the cream and whip up until just before stiff. Add the cream cheese and mix in well. Add your pineapple. Mix in gently with a spoon.
- Brush the side of the tin all around with some vegetable oil or spray to prevent the pie from sticking then add the filling just like in the photo below.
- Use a spatula and carefully smooth the surface of the mixture. Arrange the mandarins on the top. Place in the fridge for 4 hours MINIMUM
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 613Total Fat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 305mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 1gSugar: 42gProtein: 6g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
Delicious No Bake Cheesecakes
Here's some more of our popular No Bake Cheesecake recipes for you to enjoy
Lemon Cheesecake Squares. A very easy, no bake recipe with a wonderful lemon flavor.
A delicious No Bake Dessert, bursting with juicy mandarins in every bite. Easy to make, simple recipe with regular ingredients
Easy Peach Cheesecake With Raspberry Swirl, a delicious no-bake creamy desssert bursting with juicy peaches. Quick and easy to make and great for parties too!
No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake, Quick and easy dessert recipe using fresh strawberries, made from scratch. Fluffy, creamy and bursting with flavor, no gelatin needed, only 20 minutes to make
Creamy Pineapple Cheesecake, bursting with juicy pineapple in the filling. It's a really refreshing cheesecake, and even better, it's No Bake and incredibly easy to make!
Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake Hearts, a creamy no bake fruity cheesecake recipe using fresh strawberries in the filling and topping. A great dessert for Valentine's Day or a Summer party.
Blueberry and Lemon Cheesecake, a delicious VERY EASY No-Bake dessert, with a creamy filling of sweet blueberries and sharp lemon on a crunchy cookie base.
Fruits of The Forest Cheesecake, a wonderful no bake creamy fruity cheesecake on a crispy buttery cookie base. Use fresh or frozen berries for this easy recipe
No-Bake Caramel and Marshmallow Cheesecake. Incredibly easy no-bake dessert, filled with mini marshmallows and laced with caramel on a crunchy cookie base. A Perfect chilled dessert and quick to make
No Bake Peanut Butter Banana Cheesecake. Oh boy! Super easy recipe, no bake and a chocolate chip cookie base!
Blueberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake. An easy No Bake dessert with bursts of blueberries and a hint of white chocolate in every bite. Delicious!
Raspberry and White Chocolate Cheesecake, a refreshing creamy No-Bake dessert laced with raspberries & white chocolate. Serve Semi Frozen or chilled
Delicious Recipes Using Mandarins
Here's a selection of other delicious recipes using mandarins.
French Fruit Tart With Pastry Cream is a wonderful homemade sweet French pastry (Pâte Sablée) tart case, filled with silky smooth creme patissiere and then decorated with a variety of fresh fruits. A French patisserie classic dessert and a showstopper for parties!
Mandarin or Pineapple Fresh Cream Cake Truly refreshing and bursting with flavor!
Orange or Clementine Ricotta Cheesecake. A lovely crustless baked dessert. Light and airy cheesecake, topped with zesty sweet homemade orange curd and fresh whipped cream.
Easy Mandarin Dessert. Amazingly easy and so delicious. Simply OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Mandarin Cake. This is a deliciously soft and moist cake with juicy mandarins running throughout.
Tropical Mandarin Pie. A wonderful creamy coconut and mandarin pie. Sunshine on a plate!
Mandarin Orange
Cupcakes with Whipped Cream Topping, easy made from scratch recipe with a
creamy frosting
A Delicious No Bake Dessert, Bursting With Juicy Mandarins In Every Bite. Easy To Make, Simple Recipe With Regular Ingredients