When the mood strikes for a quick treat, try this Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse recipe. It is ridiculously easy to whip up, and it’s the perfect dessert for summer when you don’t want a big production in the kitchen.
Made with whipped heavy cream and cream cheese and infused with tropical flavor from fresh lime juice, lime zest, and sweetened coconut, this mousse requires no fancy techniques. Use an electric mixer to first whip the heavy cream, then beat the cream cheese with sugar, coconut, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Next, gently combine the whipped heavy cream and the cream cheese mixture. Chill for a few minutes while you toast the coconut. Finish each serving with toasted coconut, a slice of lime, and a coconut cookie for a truly indulgent dessert. Bonus: it’s delicious any time of year!
To make the Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse, you will need the following ingredients:
In the bowl of an electric mixer, whip ⅔ cup heavy cream until it starts to thicken. While mixing, slowly add ¼ cup powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is thickened and holds a stiff peak. Be careful not to overbeat.
Scoop the whipped heavy cream into a clean bowl and transfer to the fridge.
In the empty mixer bowl (no need to wash it), add 8 ounces cream cheese and beat until smooth. While mixing, add the remaining ½ cup powdered sugar. Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup sweetened flaked coconut, 1 teaspoon lime zest, and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and blend until well combined.
Remove the whipped heavy cream from the fridge. Add about ½ of the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and blend gently on low speed for a few seconds. Then add the remaining whipped cream and blend on low speed, or fold in gently with a spatula until just combined.
Spoon the mixture into 4 dessert dishes and transfer to the fridge while you toast the coconut for garnish.
Preheat the oven 300 °F. Spread ¼ cup coconut on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through cooking time, about 3 to 5 minutes. The time may vary depending on your oven, so watch it carefully. Once baked, remove to a plate to cool for just a few minutes before adding to desserts.
To serve, remove the desserts from the fridge and garnish with toasted coconut, a lime slice, and a coconut cookie. Enjoy!
Enjoy the tropical flavor of this Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse! Quick and easy to make, it calls for just a few ingredients and tastes so delicious. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
I made the Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse for a small gathering and it was a hit. The flavors reminded me of my childhood summers at the beach. So easy to make, I will definitely whip it up again for my next get-together.
Made this mousse for my wife’s birthday! Super easy and everyone loved the tropical flavors. Will make again.
Made this for my husband's birthday. Super simple and he loved the tropical taste. It's our new favorite dessert for summer!
So easy, love it! Made this for my husband’s birthday and he couldn’t get enough. The flavors reminded us of our trip to Hawaii last summer! Perfect summer treat!
Superb!
Super easy dessert.
This Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse is superb! I made it for a family barbecue, and everyone loved it. The flavors are so refreshing, and it was easy to prepare with my kids. We toasted the coconut together, which made it a fun activity. I will definitely make this again for summer gatherings.
El mousse de cheesecake de limon y coco es una locura! Lo hice para una reunion y todos quedaron feliz! Facil y delicioso!
I made this for my wife on our anniversary, and it was a hit! So easy and super refreshing with the lime flavor.
Delicious. I made this for a picnic with friends, and everyone loved how light and refreshing it was. The layers of flavor are just perfect for warm days.
I made this Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse for a family gathering. It was super easy and everyone loved it. The tropical flavors remind me of our beach vacations.
Man, this Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse is a game changer! Super easy to make, my kids loved helpin’ out in the kitchen. We chilled it outside on a hot day, and it was like a sweet tropical vacation! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, we’ll be makin’ it again for sure!
Absolutely loved it!
Super delicious treat!
Super easy and delish! Kids loved it, made our summer BBQ perfect!
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