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Pina Colada Cheesecake

Pina Colada Cheesecake

Delightful Pina Colada Cheesecake combining tropical flavors into a creamy dessert, perfect for summer cravings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 200 grams Digestives (or graham crackers) Crushed
  • 100 grams Desiccated coconut
  • 100 grams Unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling
  • 10 grams Gelatine Leaves
  • 200 ml Pineapple juice
  • 60 ml White rum
  • 100 grams Caster sugar
  • 400 grams Full fat cream cheese Softened
  • 50 grams Icing sugar
  • 200 ml Chilled coconut cream
Toppings
  • 200 grams Tinned pineapple chunks
  • 50 grams Toasted coconut

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Springform Pan
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the crust: Start by combining the crushed Digestives (or graham crackers) and desiccated coconut with melted unsalted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your pan for a sturdy base.
  2. Soak the gelatine: Place the gelatine leaves in a bowl of cold water and let them soak until softened, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Dissolve the gelatine: In a small saucepan over gentle heat, dissolve the softened gelatine in the pineapple juice, stirring until fully melted and combined.
  4. Mix the gelatine blend: Combine the dissolved gelatine mixture with white rum and caster sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients meld together.
  5. Beat the cream cheese: In a separate bowl, beat together the full-fat cream cheese and icing sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, free of lumps.
  6. Fold in the coconut cream: Gently fold the chilled coconut cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to deflate the mixture for a light texture.
  7. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the gelatine mixture to the cream cheese blend. Stir gently until everything is well incorporated and silky smooth.
  8. Pour and smooth: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top for an even finish.
  9. Chill the cheesecake: Place the cheesecake in the fridge and chill it for at least 6 hours or until it has set firmly.
  10. Decorate and serve: Before serving, garnish your cheesecake with tinned pineapple chunks and a sprinkle of toasted coconut for that perfect tropical touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure that your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth texture without lumps. Avoid overmixing the cream cheese and coconut cream mixture; fold gently to maintain the light and airy consistency.

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