Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Piña Colada is like a tropical vacation in every bite! 🍍🥥🍋 It combines the tangy brightness of key lime pie, the rich creaminess of cheesecake, and the fruity sweetness of a piña colada. With its velvety filling, coconut graham crust, and a juicy pineapple-lime topping, it’s the perfect showstopper for summer parties or a sweet escape any time of year.
Table of Contents
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup shredded coconut
⅓ cup melted butter
2 tbsp sugar
Filling:
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
½ cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
⅓ cup cream of coconut
¼ cup key lime juice
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
1 cup whipped cream
Zest of 1 lime
Pineapple chunks and toasted coconut (optional garnish)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line the bottom of a springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
- In a bowl, mix graham crumbs, coconut, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan bottom. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in sour cream, pineapple, cream of coconut, lime juice, cornstarch, and vanilla. Blend until silky.
- Pour filling over cooled crust. Bake for 55–65 minutes or until center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake rest for 1 hour. Then chill in fridge at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, lime zest, and optional pineapple or coconut.
Servings and Timing
Serves: 12 slices
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cooling + Chill Time: 7 hours
Variations
- Mango Twist: Replace pineapple with mango puree for a tropical variation.
- No-Bake Version: Use gelatin to firm the filling and skip the baking step.
- Boozy Boost: Add 1 tbsp coconut rum to the filling for a subtle kick.
Storage and Reheating
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze slices individually for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in fridge before serving. Do not microwave.
FAQs
Can I use regular limes instead of key limes?
Yes, but key limes offer a more distinct tangy flavor.
Can I skip the coconut?
You can omit the shredded coconut in the crust, but the cream of coconut is key to the tropical flavor.
What’s cream of coconut?
It’s a sweet, thick coconut product used in drinks like piña coladas—not the same as coconut milk or water.
Conclusion
This Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Piña Colada is a tropical dream dessert that blends creamy, tangy, and sweet into every forkful. Whether it reminds you of beach vacations or just brightens your day, it’s the kind of treat you’ll want to make again and again.
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