Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes combining the rich texture of cheesecake with tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
- Pineapple chunks (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Spoon mixture into muffin cups, pressing firmly. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add in sweetened condensed coconut milk, beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Mix in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Divide filling among cups, filling almost to the top. Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Chill cheesecakes in the fridge for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- In a saucepan, mix crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Combine water and cornstarch, and add to pineapple. Cook over medium heat until thickened (3-5 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract and let cool.
- Remove cheesecakes from tin and spoon pineapple topping onto each.
- Garnish with toasted coconut, pineapple chunks, or whipped cream. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier blending. Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, tropical dessert, pineapple, coconut, mini desserts