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Mini Cheesecakes with Pineapple and Coconut: A Tropical Delight Perfect for All Occasions!

re you ready to delight your taste buds with a dessert that’s both creamy and refreshingly tropical? Introducing Mini Cheesecakes with Pineapple and Coconut!

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g of digestive cookies crushed
  • 60 g of melted butter
  • 2 tbsp. of grated coconut
  • 400 g of cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 can 400 ml of condensed coconut milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 CDA. of maicena cornstarch
  • 1 cdta. vanilla extract
  • 200 g of fresh pineapple in small cubes
  • Fine pineapple slices for decoration
  • Roasted grated coconut for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 160 °C (320 °F) and lining a cupcake mold with 12 liners.
  • Prepare the Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed digestive cookies with the melted butter and grated coconut. Mix until evenly combined, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  • Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the condensed coconut milk, eggs, maicena, and vanilla extract, mixing until you have a homogeneous mixture.
  • Incorporate the Pineapple: Gently fold in the small cubes of fresh pineapple with a spatula, being careful not to mash the pieces.
  • Fill the Molds: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cookie base in each liner, filling them about three-quarters full.
  • Bake: Place the filled molds in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are firm but the centers still jiggle slightly.
  • Cool & Chill: Once baked, remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool to room temperature. After cooling, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Decorate & Serve: Before serving, place a fine pineapple slice on each mini cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted grated coconut for that tropical flair.