Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers (or gluten-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or unsalted butter)
- 2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (for topping)
- Toasted coconut flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted coconut oil until combined and press into the bottom of the muffin tin.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gradually add coconut milk, sugar, pineapple juice, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Pour filling over the crusts in the muffin tin until three-quarters full and bake for about 25 minutes or until set.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top each cheesecake with diced fresh pineapple and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust. Customize by adding different fruits like mango or berries in place of pineapple. Allow cheesecakes to cool completely before refrigerating to avoid cracks.
