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White Chocolate Pineapple Coconut Cheesecake

A silky, tropical no-bake cheesecake featuring creamy white chocolate, juicy pineapple, and toasted coconut, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, No-Bake
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10–12 crackers)
  • 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted Toast before using.
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature Ensure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 8 oz white chocolate, chopped (or white chocolate chips) Melt before adding.
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained Canned or fresh.
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, lightly toasted
Topping (optional)
  • Pineapple rings or chunks for garnish
  • Extra toasted coconut
  • White chocolate shavings or curls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the coconut: Spread 3/4 cup shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Let cool.
  2. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, toasted coconut, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until it holds together when pinched. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill while you make the filling.
  3. Melt the white chocolate: Place chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
Filling
  1. Beat the cream cheese: In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, scraping the bowl as needed.
  2. Add white chocolate: Slowly add the cooled white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix until evenly incorporated.
  3. Whip the cream: In a separate chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Fold in pineapple and coconut: Carefully fold in the well-drained crushed pineapple and the toasted coconut.
Assembly and Refrigeration
  1. Assemble: Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
  2. Garnish before serving: Run a warm knife along the pan edge before releasing the springform. Top with pineapple rings, toasted coconut, and white chocolate shavings.

Notes

Make-ahead friendly; cheesecake tastes better the next day. For freezing, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months.