Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Piña Colada Dream
A delightful fusion of key lime pie, cheesecake, and piña colada flavors. This decadent dessert combines creamy textures with refreshing tropical notes.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber Spatula
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 6 tablespoons Melted butter
Filling Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Key lime juice
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks drained
- 1 teaspoon Rum extract optional
- 1/4 cup Coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in key lime juice and rum extract (if using).
- Fold in the heavy cream and drained pineapple chunks.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish with coconut flakes before serving.
Notes
For a less intense lime flavor, reduce the key lime juice to 1/4 cup. You can also use a different type of liquor in place of the rum extract, such as coconut rum.