This is a list of 16 pineapple cheesecake recipes that are perfect for summer because there is just something about pineapple that screams summer. It is a really tropical, feel-good fruit, and one bite can bring back a whole slew of summer memories the way that watermelon can.

These are so much more than desserts; they are the summer treats you're going to want to keep in your back pocket for many summers to come.

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1) Creamy Coconut Pineapple Delight

Coconut and pineapple just go together, so this creamy coconut pineapple delight is kind of a no-brainer. It's a really good fruity combination that everyone loves. It's really easy to taste these two flavors and just imagine yourself sitting on a beach somewhere. And this is going to be a fluffy dessert that just feels good and gives you those vacation vibes every single time.

2) No-Bake Pineapple Coconut Dream

This no-bake pineapple coconut dream is a little similar to the last one, but this has zero oven use, which is a huge reward, especially in summertime when the house is hot and you don't want to turn the oven on.

The really good part about this recipe is it requires zero effort, but it is all reward. This is one of those refreshing desserts that everyone will ask you to make all summer long.

No-Bake Pineapple Coconut Dream

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 cup whipped topping thawed
• 0.5 cup toasted coconut flakes

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into pie dish and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth.
3. Fold in drained pineapple and whipped topping; spread over crust.
4. Top with toasted coconut; refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

Squeeze the pineapple in a clean towel to get it really dry.

3) Buttery Pecan Pineapple Cheesecake

This cheesecake has a tropical pineapple twist, but those toasty pecans bring in the crunch you didn't know you needed. The good part about toasted pecans is you can actually toast them yourself or buy them pre-toasted if you need to save time. This is a dessert you'll always crave.

Buttery Pecan Pineapple Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs, half the pecans, and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and brown sugar smooth; beat in eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple and vanilla; pour over crust.
4. Scatter remaining pecans on top; bake at 325 degrees F 55-60 minutes until set.
5. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Toast the pecans first for a deeper, butterier flavor.

4) Pineapple Mango Swirl Cheesecake

This pineapple-mango swirl cheesecake is going to give all of the summer vibes because it has a marbled top that combines two tropical fruits, and it is one that everyone is going to reach for. Pineapple and mango together are a new combination for me, but two flavors that I love separately. Combining them in this one makes for a delicious summer treat.

5) Vegan Pineapple Cashew Cream Cheesecake

This vegan cheesecake is dairy-free and silky enough that no one will guess the base ingredient.

Vegan Pineapple Cashew Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup pitted dates
• 2 cups raw cashews soaked
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.33 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 lemon juiced

Method

 

1. Blend almonds and dates into sticky crumbs; press into springform pan.
2. Blend soaked cashews, pineapple, maple syrup, coconut oil, and lemon juice completely smooth.
3. Pour cashew cream over crust; smooth top.
4. Freeze at least 4 hours; refrigerate 30 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Soak the cashews in hot water for an hour if you forgot overnight.

6) Pineapple Coconut Delight Cheesecake

Here we go with pineapple and coconut again. I told you the flavors just go well together. This is a pineapple-coconut delight cheesecake, a light, delicious cheesecake framed as a piña colada wanting to become a cake.

You're again looking at vacation vibes with this one, which is exactly why everyone is going to want it at your next summer barbecue. It is a cocktail-inspired dessert and one everyone loves.

Pineapple Coconut Delight Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 0.5 cup cream of coconut
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1 cup prepared whipped coconut cream for topping

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple, cream of coconut, and rum extract; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F 50-55 minutes until just set.
5. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours, then top with whipped coconut cream and serve.

7) Gluten-Free Pineapple Passion Cheesecake

Gluten-free pineapple cheesecake gives you a nutty crust plus a zesty passion fruit filling paired with pineapple, giving you slices that are perfect for everyone. Gluten-free baking is actually something new in our household, as my brother's girlfriend is gluten-free. We've been playing around with a lot of different recipes, and this is definitely a dessert I am so excited to show her.

Gluten-Free Pineapple Passion Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups almond flour
• 0.33 cup melted butter
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 3 passion fruits pulp scooped

Method

 

1. Mix almond flour, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F 50-55 minutes until set; cool completely.
5. Refrigerate at least 4 hours; spoon passion fruit pulp on top before serving.

Notes

Watch the almond crust closely; it browns faster than graham.

8) Tropical Citrus Pineapple Cheesecake

This is such a bright and fun, flavor-packed cheesecake for summer, which makes me so excited to try it. This is going to have orange and lime added in with the pineapple base, which is really exciting. And I know that that is just going to be a flavor burst in everyone's mouth. I'm really excited to whip this one up.

9) Caramelized Pineapple Topping Cheesecake

Caramelizing pineapple is actually so cool, and it's something that I've done a lot because it is just so pretty. Putting it on a cheesecake is sure to make this one a showstopper. Caramelizing your fruits makes them obviously a lot stickier, but it gives them that shiny gloss that is just so pretty every single time, and people actually want to eat them because they look so enjoyable from 10 feet away.

It will change the flavor a little bit from using fresh pineapple, obviously, but every bite is going to be melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Caramelized Pineapple Topping Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 fresh pineapple cut into rings
• 0.5 cup brown sugar

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, beat in vanilla, and pour over crust.
3. Bake at 325 degrees F 55-60 minutes until set. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
4. Caramelize pineapple rings with brown sugar in skillet until golden and glossy; cool.
5. Arrange caramelized pineapple over chilled cheesecake just before serving.

Notes

Let the caramelized pineapple cool fully so it doesn't melt the top.

10) Pineapple Lime Infusion Cheesecake

This one really gives you those key lime pie-type vibes, but, obviously, in cheesecake form. Getting that pineapple in there gives you some sweetness to help balance out that citrus flavor of the lime. These flavors are going to balance each other out and really be that refreshing summer dessert you didn't know you were looking for.

Pineapple Lime Infusion Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 3 limes zested and juiced
• 0.5 cup sour cream

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple, lime zest, and half the lime juice; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F 50-55 minutes until set; cool completely.
5. Mix sour cream and remaining lime juice; spread over chilled cheesecake and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

11) Rich Pineapple Chocolate Marble Cheesecake

I will admit this sounds like a strange combination, but I am really excited to try it out because these are two flavors I love separately, and I think they can go together really well.

Rich Pineapple Chocolate Marble Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 0.75 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 cup melted chocolate

Method

 

1. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then fold in pineapple.
3. Pour most of batter over crust; stir melted chocolate into remaining batter.
4. Dollop chocolate batter on top and swirl with knife to marble; bake at 325 degrees F 55-60 minutes.
5. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Don't over-swirl or you'll lose the marble pattern.

12) Pineapple Rum Flavored Cheesecake

Here is that boozy dessert that everyone loves around the holidays. There's just something about giving that dash of rum that makes it feel so special for the grown-ups to eat, right?

It is perfect for baking, and it makes for a good adult-only dessert that you didn't know you needed at your next get-together. So be sure to bring this one, and you will be the star of the show.

Pineapple Rum Flavored Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 2 tbsp dark rum
• 0.5 cup pineapple juice

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple and 1 tablespoon rum; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F 50-55 minutes until set; cool completely.
5. Simmer pineapple juice and remaining rum into glaze. Brush over chilled cheesecake; refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Swap the rum for rum extract if you'd rather keep it family-friendly.

13) Pineapple Ginger Spice Cheesecake

Ginger is a flavor I would not have anticipated on a summer-themed list, so this has piqued my curiosity. Ginger is definitely that cozy flavor, and it kind of screams warm spice for cold weather. I can't wait to give this one a try.

Pineapple Ginger Spice Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method

 

1. Mix gingersnap crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually.
3. Fold in pineapple, grated ginger, and cinnamon; pour over crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F 50-55 minutes until just set.
5. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Grate the ginger fine so you get warmth without stringy bits.

14) Layered Pineapple Coconut Cream Cheesecake

Pineapple and coconut just go together, and this layered pineapple coconut cream cheesecake proves it. What makes this one stand out is its distinct, visible layers of pineapple and coconut cream, which look appealing and make everyone want to try it.

Layered desserts are a big go-to for us because of that visual appeal, and these two flavors together just make this one really special and scream summer once again.

Layered Pineapple Coconut Cream Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup whipped topping thawed
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 0.5 cup cream of coconut

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into springform pan and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar; fold in whipped topping and halve mixture.
3. Fold pineapple into half; spread over crust and chill 30 minutes.
4. Fold cream of coconut into other half; spread on top. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until layers set before slicing.

Notes

Chilling the first layer before adding the second keeps the stripes clean.

15) Refreshing Pineapple Mint Cheesecake

A refreshing pineapple mint cheesecake is going to have flavors that surprisingly balance each other out really well because mint in a dessert gives you that unexpected flavor that you wouldn't expect. When you use fresh herbs on a dessert, I really like them more as a garnish that leaves a trace of the flavor rather than baking them in.

Otherwise, it just tends to taste a little too much like toothpaste. But if you have just a hint of the flavor to perfectly balance everything out, it is so good.

Refreshing Pineapple Mint Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 16 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
• 1 cup whipped topping thawed
• 3 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped

Method

 

1. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter; press into pie dish and chill.
2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth; fold in whipped topping.
3. Fold in pineapple and most of chopped mint; spread over crust.
4. Refrigerate at least 4 hours until firm; garnish with remaining mint before slicing.

16) Traditional Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

If you have not tried a traditional pineapple upside-down cake, are you even living? But this version is actually done as a cheesecake, which gives you a creamy texture in there that you did not know you needed and offers an unexpected flavor that is going to be a surprising summer treat. This is going to level up your average pineapple upside-down cake and is sure to be one that everyone's asking you to make again and again.

Traditional Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 0.5 cup butter melted
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 7 pineapple rings
• 7 maraschino cherries
• 24 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

 

1. Pour melted butter and brown sugar into parchment-lined springform pan bottom. Arrange pineapple rings with a cherry in each center.
2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs individually, then beat in vanilla.
3. Gently pour batter over pineapple; bake at 325 degrees F 60-65 minutes until set.
4. Cool completely; refrigerate at least 4 hours.
5. Invert cheesecake onto plate with caramelized pineapple and cherries on top before slicing.

Notes

Run a knife around the edge before flipping so it releases cleanly.