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Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake Bars

Delight in these creamy Pineapple Mousse Cheesecake Bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, cheesecake layer, and light mousse for a tropical dessert experience.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups sugar
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cups sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups crushed pineapple, drained
For the Mousse Layer
  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1.5 cups sweetened whipped cream
  • to taste Fresh pineapple, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, then mix until creamy. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple.
  4. Pour the cheesecake mix over the baked crust, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for about 2 hours until set.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually fold in sweetened whipped cream, then spread this mousse over the chilled cheesecake layer and refrigerate for another hour.
  6. Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares. Garnish with fresh pineapple before serving.

Notes

For an enhanced crust, add a pinch of cinnamon to the graham cracker mixture. These bars can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Consider adding caramel or chocolate sauce on top for a special twist.