Easy Hawaiian Jello Cheesecake Recipe (Only Takes 3 Hours)

Our Hawaiian Jello cheesecake recipe consists of a quick and easy Jello no bake cheesecake with a pineapple jelly topping and simple garnishes. We have taken a dessert that usually takes hours to make and set and developed a quick and easy recipe. It can be finished in less than 3 hours (including setting time). And, it's packed with rich and refreshing tropical flavors.

Prep Time20 mins

Setting Time3 hrs

Total Time3 hrs 20 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Can I use jelly instead of gelatin?, hawaiian jello cheesecake recipe, What can replace gelatin in cheesecake?, What is jello cheesecake?, Will my cheesecake set without gelatin?

Servings: people

Author: cheesecakesworld

Equipment

10-inch springform cake pan or pie dish
Non-stick baking paper
Non-stick cooking spray (or additional melted butter)
Measuring cups and spoons
Mixing bowls
Electric or hand mixer
Rubber or silicone spatula
Plastic or saran wrap

Ingredients

Ingredients for the crust

1 box (11.1 ounces) Jell-O No Bake Classic Cheesecake Mix
2 tablespoons caster sugar
4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups milk,melted
Pineapple extract, optional

Ingredients for the jelly layer

1 packet Jell-O Island Pineapple Mix
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup ice water

Ingredients for the garnishes

Whipped cream
Canned pineapple rings, cut into pieces
Maraschino cherries

Instructions

Make the cheesecake crust
Line your springform cake pan or pie dish with some non-stick baking paper on the bottom. Then, spray the sides with cooking spray to prevent the cheesecake from sticking at all.
To start, combine the crumbs inside the box with the caster sugar in a large mixing bowl. Then, add the melted butter and keep mixing until you have a uniformly wet crumb mixture.
Press the crumbs into your lined pie dish or springform cake pan. Use the back of a flat measuring cup or mug to level the crust. Make sure it's packed in tightly. You can also press the crust up the sides a little bit (if you'd like).
Place the crust inside the fridge to set until you need it.
1 box (11.1 ounces) Jell-O No Bake Classic Cheesecake Mix, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
Make the no-bake cheesecake batter
Place the cheesecake powdered mixture inside a large mixing bowl. Then, slowly add the cold milk while the mixer is running at medium speed.
Keep whisking until you have a completely smooth and thick cheesecake batter.
If you would like to add some pineapple extract to the batter itself, you can do so now.
1 box (11.1 ounces) Jell-O No Bake Classic Cheesecake Mix, 1 1/2 cups milk,melted, Pineapple extract, optional
Set the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake batter into your crust-lined cake pan. Then, level it out using a spoon, spatula, or offset palette knife.
Wrap the entire dish in plastic or saran wrap. Place the cheesecake inside the fridge and allow it to set for at least 1 hour or until it has been fully set.
Make the pineapple jelly
While your cheesecake is setting, start making the jelly. Don't make it too far in advance, otherwise, it will set completely.
Combine the pineapple jelly powder with boiling water. Whisk until all of the powder has dissolved. Then, add the ice water to the mix and stir it well.
Place the liquid inside the fridge to cool down. After about 10 minutes you can remove it.
1 packet Jell-O Island Pineapple Mix, 1 cup boiling water, 3/4 cup ice water
Add the jelly layer to the cheesecake
Once your no-bake cheesecake has been completely set and the pineapple jelly mixture is cooled, you can start assembling the cheesecake.
Carefully pour the pineapple jelly liquid onto the set cheesecake. Only pour as much as you need, or as much as the baking dish can take.
Gently tap the dish a couple of times so any air bubbles can come to the surface and pop.
Then, place the cheesecake back into the fridge. Leave the dessert until the jelly has set completely.
Decorate your Hawaiian Jello cheesecake recipe
Remove the cheesecake from the fridge. If you can and want to, remove it from the springform pan. If it's inside the pie dish, leave it there.
Then, garnish the cheesecake with piped dollops of whipped cream around the edge. Place a piece of pineapple and a maraschino cherry on each dollop.
Serve the cheesecake immediately and store any leftovers in the fridge - if you're lucky enough to have some!
Whipped cream, Canned pineapple rings, cut into pieces, Maraschino cherries

Notes

For some more texture, you can add crushed or roughly chopped pineapple pieces into the jelly layer before it sets completely. We don't recommend adding pineapple pieces inside the cheesecake batter. If might prevent it from setting.