No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake Bars
Escape to a tropical paradise with these easy, no-bake pineapple cheesecake bars! Featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and a vibrant pineapple topping, these bars are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Servings: 12 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- 13x9 inch Pan
- Mixer
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 2 packages Cream Cheese, softened (8 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 container Whipped Topping (8 ounces)
For the Pineapple Topping
- 1 box Pineapple Jell-O (3.4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup Boiling Water
- 1 can Pineapple Tidbits, undrained (20 ounces)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 13×9 inch pan. Chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.
- Using a mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping until well combined. Spread this mixture over the chilled crust. Return to the refrigerator to chill further.
- In another bowl, dissolve the Pineapple Jell-O in boiling water, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the undrained pineapple tidbits to the Jell-O mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently pour this pineapple mixture over the cheesecake layer. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours.
Notes
Important: Do not use fresh pineapple as it contains enzymes that prevent Jell-O from setting. Tip for Easy Removal: Line your dish with foil or parchment paper, allowing the edges to overlap the sides for easy lifting once set.