Heavenly White Chocolate Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake
This easy and delicious Heavenly White Chocolate Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake is a tropical delight that combines creamy cheesecake with refreshing pineapple and coconut, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs for a good crunch
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened let it sit out for about an hour for smoothness
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream whip until soft peaks form
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained don't drown your cheesecake!
- 0.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut aka tropical magic
For the Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream store-bought or homemade
- chocolate shavings for garnish optional but recommended
- extra coconut and pineapple bits if you’re feeling extra
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until thoroughly combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until golden. Let it cool.
Make the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and melted white chocolate, mixing until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in the crushed pineapple and shredded coconut.
Assemble It All
- Pour the filling onto the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Top It Off
- Once it’s set, remove from the springform pan.
- Gently spread whipped cream on top and garnish with chocolate shavings, extra coconut, and pineapple bits.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and consider using pre-made whipped cream to save time.