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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Tommietyhvd Faulk
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The kiwi and pineapple flavors are perfect together and the cheesecake itself is creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Donna Gregory
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


Roh Ullah
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This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover kiwi and pineapple. It's also a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Afzal Ghumman
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less lemon juice in the filling. Otherwise, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it.


Arup Das
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more sugar to the filling. Overall, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it.


Diguemo Seyba
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The kiwi and pineapple flavors were perfect together and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Family Phone
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


Wayne official
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This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less lemon juice in the filling. Otherwise, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it.


Skizzie Izzie
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more sugar to the filling. Overall, this is a great recipe and I would definitely recommend it.


Hukum Dangi
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The kiwi and pineapple flavors were perfect together and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Caitlin Banner
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cheesecake.


lifeof tyrie
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The kiwi and pineapple flavors were a nice change from the traditional cheesecake flavors. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who has a sweet tooth.


Mamathe Horoto
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and smooth. The kiwi and pineapple flavors were a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Basofi Jordi
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This cheesecake was a bit more tart than I expected, but it was still very good. The kiwi and pineapple flavors were a nice change from the traditional cheesecake flavors. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a unique and delici


Abu Sayaed
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of kiwi, but I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake was amazing! The kiwi and pineapple flavors were perfectly balanced and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be ma


704 Fishing Chris Davis
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the texture was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Thomas Hawkins
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I highly recommend this recipe.


Elizabeth
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The kiwi and pineapple added a wonderful tropical flavor, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.