- ⅔ cup Heavy cream
- ¾ cup Powdered sugardivided
- 8 oz, 1 block Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Coconut flakessweetened
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Lime zestfresh
- 2 tbsp Lime juicefresh
For garnish:
- ¼ cup Coconuttoasted
- 4 Coconut crackersor graham crackers
Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse
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:
Steps to make Coconut Lime Cheesecake Mousse
1 | Whip heavy cream | 3 |
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. | ||
2 | Chill | |
Scoop the whipped heavy cream into a clean bowl and transfer to the fridge. | ||
3 | Beat cream cheese | 3 |
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. | ||
4 | Add whipped heavy cream | 3 |
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. | ||
5 | Divide mixture between dessert dishes | |
Spoon the mixture into 4 dessert dishes and transfer to the fridge while you toast the coconut for garnish. | ||
6 | Toast coconut | 5 |
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. | ||
7 | Serve | |
To serve, remove the desserts from the fridge and garnish with toasted coconut, a lime slice, and a coconut cookie. Enjoy! | ||
Recipe Reviews
Gorgeous dessert! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Write your own review