Coconut Mini Cheesecake Recipe

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Coconut Mini Cheesecake Recipe

A quick, different answer to sweet cravings! In this recipe, tada Coconut Cookies become the crunchy base of a cheesecake. With a creamy cheesecake layer and a touch of coconut on top, it turns into a delicious dessert you can make in no time.

Time 20 min + chilling
Servings Serves 4-6
Serve Cold

Ingredients

  • 1 pack tada Coconut Cookies
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 200 g labneh cheese
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar
  • 100 ml cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
  • 1 dessert spoon lemon juice
  • For the topping:
  • Desiccated coconut
  • Strawberries or raspberries
  • Optional: grated white chocolate

Method

  1. Crush the tada Coconut Cookies into fine crumbs by hand or in a food processor.
  2. Add the melted butter to the cookie crumbs and mix well.
  3. Divide the cookie mixture evenly between small serving dishes or cheesecake moulds. Press it down lightly with a spoon.
  4. Whisk the labneh, icing sugar, cream, vanilla, coconut and lemon juice in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
  5. Divide the cheesecake cream evenly over the cookie bases.
  6. Decorate with coconut, strawberries or raspberries. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours and serve cold.

Tips

  • Add the butter gradually when making the cookie base. A mixture that isn’t too buttery gives a better base.
  • For a stronger coconut flavour, add extra coconut to the cheesecake cream.
  • Pressing the cookie base firmly into the dishes helps the cheesecake hold together when served.
  • For a fresher taste, top with fresh strawberries, raspberries or a few drops of lemon juice.

How Many Calories Are in a Mini Coconut Cheesecake?

Depending on the amount of ingredients and portion size, 1 mini cheesecake may contain approximately 250-320 calories.