Pina Colada Cheesecake Mousse
A light and refreshing no-bake dessert that brings together tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with a creamy cheesecake texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 9 pieces graham crackers Crushed
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Mousse
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream Whipped until stiff peaks form
- 1 cup powdered sugar, divided 1/2 cup for whipped cream and 1/2 cup for cream cheese mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided 1/2 tsp for whipped cream and 1/2 tsp for cream cheese mixture
- 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, finely diced
- Fresh pineapple & cherries for garnish
Instructions
Preparation of Crust
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Crush the graham crackers in a large ziplock bag and pour them into a large bowl.
- Add the sugar, melted butter, and coconut. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Spread it onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring as needed.
- Set aside to cool.
Preparation of Mousse
- In an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream until thickened.
- Slowly add 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla. Continue to mix until stiff peaks form, then keep it in the fridge.
- In the same mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in the remaining powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Gradually add the diced pineapple and mix slowly.
- Gently fold half of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
Assembly
- Assemble the desserts by layering the crumble at the bottom of each dish.
- Top with the cheesecake mousse and finish with the reserved whipped cream.
- Garnish with a cherry, a slice of pineapple, and additional crumble.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Cover each dessert with plastic wrap if assembled in individual servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g
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