Description
These mini coconut lime cheesecakes combine creamy coconut-infused cheesecake, tangy lime zest, and a buttery graham cracker crust for a tropical dessert perfect for summer parties or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- Graham crackers (or gluten-free graham crackers for substitution)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk, shaken
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with melted butter and mix until it resembles wet sand. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each liner, flattening it with the back of a spoon. Bake for 5 minutes and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and continue mixing until creamy. Gradually add the coconut milk, lime juice, and zest, mixing until fully combined. Finally, beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crusts, filling each liner about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Remove and let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut and lime zest on top before serving for an extra tropical touch.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lime juice and zest. Let the cheesecakes cool gradually to prevent cracks, and garnish with whipped cream if cracks occur. These cheesecakes taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, coconut lime dessert, tropical dessert, summer party dessert