Description
Creamy key lime pie cheesecake pina colada brings tropical paradise to dessert lovers’ dreams. Coconut, rum, and zesty lime create a luscious fusion that transports palates to Caribbean bliss you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 12 ounces (340 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) key lime juice
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) crushed pineapple, drained
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Toasted coconut, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter to create a cohesive mixture. Press firmly into the pan’s base, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate to set the crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate condensed milk, creating a silky texture. Fold in key lime juice, lime zest, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract until thoroughly integrated.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, gently folding into the mixture. Mix minimally to prevent overbeating and maintain a creamy consistency.
- Carefully pour the filling over the chilled crust, spreading evenly to the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature, which prevents cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the cheesecake to set and flavors to meld.
- Before serving, garnish with freshly whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and delicate lime slices for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Chill the crust before adding the filling to create a crisp, sturdy base that won’t get soggy.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and a creamy texture.
- Use fresh key lime juice for the brightest, most authentic tropical flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Prevent cheesecake cracks by avoiding overmixing eggs and baking in a water bath for gentle, even heating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Cocktails
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 467
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg