Description
Key lime pie cheesecake pina colada blends coconut, lime, and a touch of rum into one lush dessert. Tropical flavors shine in this creamy creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut cream
- 1/2 cup (40 g) shredded coconut
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Thoroughly prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and liberally coat a springform pan with non-stick spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture. Press firmly into pan bottom, forming an even crust layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition.
- Gently fold key lime juice, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and coconut cream into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until uniformly combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Position cheesecake in preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a slightly firm center that barely jiggles when gently shaken.
- Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours to fully set.
- Before serving, embellish with dollops of whipped cream, delicate lime slice garnishes, and sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Chill ingredients beforehand to ensure a smoother, creamier cheesecake texture and easier mixing.
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the cheesecake watery or affecting its consistency.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for better integration and a silkier filling that blends seamlessly.
- Opt for low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative without compromising the rich, decadent flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 393
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 156 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg