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
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.