Description
Tropical paradise meets dessert bliss in this Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Pina Colada Mocktail, blending creamy cheesecake notes with zesty Caribbean flavors. Sweet and tangy layers promise a refreshing escape that delights your taste buds and transports you to a beachside retreat.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids:
- 2 ounces (59 milliliters) coconut water or coconut milk
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) cream of coconut
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) key lime juice
Dairy:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) cream cheese
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Garnishes and Extras:
- Ice cubes
- Lime zest (for garnish)
- Graham cracker crumbs (for rim)
Instructions
- Prepare the cocktail glass by delicately rimming with fresh key lime juice, then generously coat with finely crushed graham cracker crumbs, creating a textural border.
- Load blender with coconut water, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, key lime juice, cream cheese, and crushed ice.
- Pulse ingredients at high speed for 45-60 seconds until mixture transforms into a velvety, smooth consistency with no visible ice chunks.
- Gently pour the silky tropical blend into the prepared graham cracker-rimmed glass, allowing the drink to cascade smoothly.
- Crown the mocktail with a billowy cloud of freshly whipped cream, creating an elegant peak.
- Finish by delicately sprinkling vibrant lime zest across the whipped cream topping, releasing aromatic citrus oils that enhance the drink’s tropical essence.
- Serve immediately while chilled, inviting guests to savor this creamy, refreshing mocktail that marries key lime pie and pina colada flavors.
Notes
- Rim the glass carefully to ensure an even coating of graham cracker crumbs for a perfect textural contrast.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for a richer, more luxurious cheesecake-like flavor and smoother consistency.
- Adjust ice quantity to control thickness – less ice creates a more drinkable mocktail, while more makes it thicker and more dessert-like.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for a brighter, more vibrant citrus punch that elevates the entire drink’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg