Description
Caribbean-inspired Pina Colada Cheesecake Mousse blends tropical rum-soaked pineapple with creamy cream cheese and whipped coconut layers. Dessert enthusiasts can savor rich flavors and indulgent textures in each refreshing spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 graham crackers
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) butter, melted
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) sweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tsps (10 ml) sugar
- 8 oz (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh pineapple, finely diced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Fresh pineapple for garnish
- Fresh cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Crumb Base: Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with sugar, melted butter, and shredded coconut until resembling moist sand.
- Toast Crumble: Spread mixture on a baking sheet and roast at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, stirring midway to achieve golden-brown color, then cool completely.
- Whip Cream: Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then refrigerate.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese until smooth, blend in powdered sugar and vanilla, then fold in diced pineapple.
- Combine Mousse: Gently incorporate half of the whipped cream into the pineapple-cream cheese mixture, maintaining its light texture.
- Assemble Dessert: Layer toasted crumble in serving dishes, pipe pineapple cheesecake mousse on top, and crown with remaining whipped cream.
- Garnish: Embellish with fresh pineapple chunks and a maraschino cherry for a tropical presentation.
Notes
- Crumb Texture Tip: Crush graham crackers thoroughly in a sealed bag to prevent large, uneven pieces that might disrupt the smooth mousse texture.
- Toasting Technique: Stir crumbs midway during roasting to ensure even golden-brown coloration and prevent burning, which can create bitter notes.
- Whipping Wisdom: Beat heavy cream gradually to achieve perfect stiff peaks, avoiding over-mixing that could turn the cream grainy or butter-like.
- Folding Strategy: Use gentle, light folding motions when combining whipped cream with cream cheese mixture to maintain the mousse’s delicate, airy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 377
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 186 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 86 mg