No-Bake Pineapple Cheesecake Cups
Creamy no-bake pineapple cheesecake cups with graham cracker crumbs, fresh lime, whipped cheesecake filling, and toasted coconut.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 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
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, very well drained
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
- small pineapple pieces
- additional lime zest
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.
- Finish with toasted coconut and optional pineapple/lime zest before serving.
Nutrition
Chef's Notes
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.