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Mini Pineapple Coconut Cheesecakes: A Tropical Delight!

Mini Pineapple Coconut Cheesecakes are a delightful tropical dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling with crushed pineapple and coconut, all on a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 teaspoon gelatin optional, for firmness
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and coconut milk, and mix until well combined. If using gelatin, dissolve it in 2 tablespoons of warm water and stir it into the mixture.
  4. Fold in the crushed pineapple gently until evenly distributed.
  5. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are slightly jiggly. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before serving. Top with shredded coconut before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add a splash of rum extract to the cheesecake mixture.
  • You can substitute the crushed pineapple with other fruits like mango or berries for different flavors.

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