No Bake Coconut Cheesecake
No Bake Coconut Cheesecake is a fantastic dessert that is quick and easy to make for any occasion.
If you like the classic Coconut Cream Pie, you’ll love this easy no bake coconut cheesecake that can be served in individual dessert glasses or made into a pie.
No bake desserts are my go-to dessert for busy weeknights and they are delicious enough for special occasions. No Bake Oreo Cheesecake and No Bake Cherry Cheesecake are two of our most popular versions.
Ingredients Needed
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Cream Cheese
- Coconut + Toasted Coconut
- Caramel Sauce
Step By Step Directions
STEP 1 Add whipping cream to a mixer bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Mix in powdered sugar. Remove to another bowl and set aside.
STEP 2 Add the cream cheese, coconut, powdered sugar and vanilla to the mixer bowl.
Mix at medium speed until well combined.
STEP 3 Reserve 1 cup of the whipped cream. Fold the remaining whipped cream into the coconut mixture.
STEP 4 Drizzle caramel sauce into the the dessert glasses.
STEP 5 Fill glasses half way using a piping bag or a spoon. Add about a tablespoon of toasted coconut. Fill with coconut cheesecake. Top with reserved whipped cream, toasted coconut and a drizzle of caramel.
STEP 6 Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving. Cover with plastic wrap if you are refrigerating overnight.
Recipe Notes
- Toasting Coconut: Place coconut in a dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until toasted.
- Make it a Pie: Spoon the coconut cheesecake mixture into a graham cracker crust. Top with reserved whipped cream and toasted coconut. Drizzle with caramel. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Make Ahead: Make up to 2 days in advance, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Kitchen Favorites for No Bake Desserts
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- Small Juice Glasses make the best individual servings for no bake desserts.
- Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
- Disposable Piping Bags
- Silicone Spatula
- Dessert Spoons
More No Bake Cheesecake Recipes to Try
No Bake Snickers Cheesecake, No Bake Butterfinger Cheesecakes and No Bake Peanut Butter Cheesecakes are perfect for candy bar lovers and so simple to make.
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake and No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake are also super popular for a quick and easy dessert.
Strawberry Fluff and No Bake Blackberry Cheesecakes are great for holidays and celebrations.
If you are looking for a really simple dessert, these No Bake Coconut Cheesecakes are beyond easy and always a hit with the coconut lovers.
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No Bake Coconut Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups coconut
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Beat heavy whipping cream at low speed until it starts to thicken. Raise to medium-high speed and continue to whip until stiff peaks form. Add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Whip until combined.
- Pour whipped cream into another bowl and set aside.
- Add cream cheese, coconut, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixer bowl. Beat until well combined.
- Reserve 1 cup of sweetened whipped cream. Add the remaining whipped cream to the coconut mixture and fold in until well combined.
- Drizzle caramel sauce into each dessert glass.
- Fill glasses half full of cheesecake mixture using a piping bag or spoon. Add a bit of toasted coconut to each glass. Top with remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Pipe or spoon reserved whipped cream over the top. Sprinkle with remaining toasted coconut and drizzle with caramels sauce.
- Refrigerate 2 hours before serving. Cover with plastic wrap if refrigerating overnight.