Description
Creamy mini pineapple condensed coconut milk cheesecakes bring tropical paradise right to dessert lovers’ plates. Small yet powerful, these delightful treats combine rich coconut sweetness with tangy pineapple, delivering a perfect balance of flavors you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) condensed coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring Ingredient:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and set up a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Craft the crust by thoroughly mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into each liner.
- Briefly toast the crust for 5-7 minutes until achieving a golden hue, then allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Gradually incorporate condensed coconut milk into the cream cheese, blending until smooth and uniform.
- Gently fold crushed pineapple and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Delicately spoon the filling over the cooled crusts, maintaining a small margin at the top to prevent overflow during baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a set texture with a subtle center jiggle.
- Remove from oven and cool entirely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for minimum two hours to firm and enhance flavors.
- When ready to serve, carefully extract cheesecakes from liners and optionally garnish with additional crushed pineapple or toasted coconut.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat cookies for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Reduce sugar content by using unsweetened condensed coconut milk and adding natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for low-carb diets.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing cream cheese and baking cheesecakes in a water bath to create gentle, even heating.
- Customize toppings with fresh tropical fruits like mango or passion fruit for a vibrant, exotic twist that complements the coconut and pineapple flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg