The coconut and lime cheesecake evokes tropical flavors of the Mexican Caribbean and Pacific beaches where coconut and citrus are combined in fresh waters and desserts. It is a refreshing ovenless variant ideal for hot climates. Combines creaminess with tropical acidity.
Mexican
Coconut Lime Cheesecake
No-bake coconut lime cheesecake with coconut milk and fresh zest.
- Mexico
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- Light
- easy
30 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 395 kcal
- Protein 6 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 26 g
- Fat 30 g
- Sodium 290 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Coconut and lime cheesecake is a preparation from Mexico with easy difficulty. Reserve about 30 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of crushed coconut cookies.
- Have ready: 80 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 600 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of icing sugar.
- Have ready: 200 ml of whipping cream.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare coconut cookie base with butter; refrigerate
Prepare coconut cookie base with butter; refrigerate.
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Hydrate gelatin; dissolve in hot coconut milk with zest…
Hydrate gelatin; dissolve in hot coconut milk with lime zest.
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Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and lime juice
Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and lime juice.
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Whip cream and integrate with cream cheese and coconut gelatin
Whip cream and integrate with cream cheese and coconut gelatin.
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Pour over base and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
Pour over base and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
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Unmold and decorate with toasted coconut and fresh mint
Unmold and decorate with toasted coconut and fresh mint.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version con coulis de mango.
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