Aunt Sara'S Cheese Cake

Prep: 20 min Cuisine: American

A refreshing and creamy cheese cake with a tangy pineapple flavor, complemented by a light lemon jello topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or casual desserts, this treat combines smooth cream cheese with sweet pineapple and a hint of lemon, appealing to both fruit lovers and cheesecake enthusiasts.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large can evaporated milk, chilled overnight
  • 1 box small lemon jello
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 (No. 3) can crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions

  1. Mix the lemon jello with boiling water until dissolved.
  2. Place the mixture in the refrigerator to thicken slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
  4. Add the chilled evaporated milk and crushed pineapple to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
  5. Pour the slightly thickened jello over the mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Refrigerate until fully set before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

239 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 10.4g 13% DV
Carbs 33.2g 12% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 12.4g 25% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 209mg 9% DV
Potassium 196.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 24mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 122.8mcg 14% DV
Vitamin C 14.8mg 16% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 132mg 10% DV
Iron 2.3mg 13% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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