Description
A delightful no-bake dessert that blends the creamy goodness of cheesecake with the refreshing taste of piña colada, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup coconut cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Graham cracker crumbs (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mixing: Add the sweetened condensed milk, coconut cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Whipping: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream along with the powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Folding: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, preserving the lightness.
- Adding pineapple: Stir in the crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Chilling: Spoon the mousse into serving cups and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Garnishing: Before serving, top each mousse with graham cracker crumbs and a maraschino cherry.
Notes
For a stronger coconut flavor, add a tablespoon of coconut flakes into the mixture. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg