Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy coconut cheesecake and fresh mixed berries with this easy-to-make Berry Coconut Cheesecake Fools recipe. These no-bake treats are perfect for a quick and impressive dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cheesecake Mixture:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted
For the Berries:
- 2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Berries: In a medium bowl, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Make the Cheesecake Mixture: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in the toasted coconut.
- Assemble: Layer cheesecake mixture and macerated berries in serving glasses. Top with extra toasted coconut and fresh berries. Chill if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of coconut rum to the berries.
- Use frozen berries if fresh aren’t available, but thaw and drain well first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
