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Mini Raspberry Coconut Cheesecake

These mini cheesecakes feature a creamy, luscious filling topped with a tangy raspberry and coconut mousse. Set atop a buttery shortbread crust, these bite-sized treats offer a delightful mix of textures—crisp, buttery, and smooth.
Makes: 12 cupcake sized cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp fine sea salt
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter cut into cubes

Cheesecake:

  • 300 g cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla paste
  • ¼ tsp almond extract
  • 2 eggs at room temperature

Raspberry Mouse:

  • tbsp milk
  • tsp powdered gelatin
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • cup sugar
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • ¼ cup dessicated coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a standard muffin pan with silicone liners.

For the crust:

  • Mix together the flour, sugar, and sea salt. Then add the shredded butter and combine until it forms sandy crumbs. Press about a tablespoon into the bottom of each liner. Bake for about 10 minutes, until golden.

For the cheesecake:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream, yogurt, vanilla, egg, melted butter and lemon juice then beat until fully combined.
  • Divide the batter between all the liners. Bake until the edges are set and the centers only slightly jiggle, about 18–20 minutes.
  • Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour.

For the mousse:

  • In a small bowl, add the milk and sprinkle with gelatin. Let sit until gelatin softens, 3 minutes.
  • Add the raspberries to a blender and puree. Strain and discard seeds. Transfer puree to a pot and combine with the sugar, cook over medium-high heat until it begins to bubble.
  • Remove from heat and immediately add the gelatin mixture and stir until smooth. Allow to cool for half an hour.
  • In a large bowl beat the heavy cream on medium-high until firm peaks form, about 4 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold in raspberry puree mixture and dessicated coconut until combined. Pour atop the cheesecake layer and refrigerate for another hour.
  • Garnish and enjoy!