Christmas Tropical Pineapple Mini Cheesecakes
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Tropical Pineapple Mini Cheesecakes. Each bite delivers a creamy, tropical escape, perfectly blending rich cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh pineapple and a hint of coconut. These delightful mini treats are visually stunning and easy to prepare, making them an ideal addition to your holiday gatherings. Serve them chilled for a refreshing dessert that will leave your guests craving more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter until crumbly. Press firmly into muffin tins lined with paper liners.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in coconut cream and vanilla extract until fully combined. Gently fold in pineapple chunks.
- Spoon cheesecake filling into each crust until about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Serve chilled with additional pineapple or toasted coconut flakes on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg