No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake Cups

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No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake Cups

Creamy no-bake pineapple cheesecake cups layered with buttery graham cracker crumbs, vanilla cheesecake filling, juicy pineapple, fresh lime, and toasted coconut.

Total

140 min

Servings

6

Level

Easy

Ingredients

Graham Layer

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp finely grated lime zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

Pineapple Layer

  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
  • 1 tsp fresh lime juice

Finish

  • 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
  • small pineapple pieces (optional)
  • additional lime zest (optional)

Instructions

Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt.

Divide among 6 small glasses or jars.

Press lightly into the bottoms. Do not compact into a rock-hard crust.

Beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth.

Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.

Beat until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to medium peaks.

Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in two additions.

Stir the drained pineapple with 1 tsp lime juice.

Spoon a layer of cheesecake filling over each graham base.

Add a small layer of pineapple.

Top with remaining cheesecake filling.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

120 min

Finish with toasted coconut and optional pineapple/lime zest before serving.

Nutrition per serving

448

Calories

5g

Protein

32g

Carbs

34g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

IMPORTANT: The pineapple must be WELL DRAINED. Excess liquid can make the filling loose. Do not use gelatin — the whipped cream provides the light texture and refrigerator set. CHEF'S NOTES: • Full-fat block cream cheese gives the most stable texture. • Drain pineapple through a fine sieve and press gently to remove excess juice. • Toasted coconut adds texture and balances the creamy filling. • Lime keeps the dessert bright and prevents it from tasting overly sweet. SCALING PAN GUIDANCE: • 0.5× (3 cups): Use smaller glasses or fewer servings. • 1× (6 cups): 6 individual glasses. • 1.5× (9 cups): Use 9 glasses. • 2× (12 cups): Use 12 glasses. Chill time does not scale. ALLERGENS: Contains wheat (graham crackers), milk (cream cheese, cream, butter). Check labels for soy and tree nut cross-contamination. NUTRITION NOTE: Calculated per cup (1/6 of recipe) using standard USDA nutrition values. Optional garnishes not included in base calculation.

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