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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breads and Cakes » Dulce De Leche And Coconut Mini Cheesecakes

    Dulce de Leche and Coconut Mini Cheesecakes

    Dec 2, 2012 · Modified: Jul 17, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    Dulce de Leche and Coconut Mini Cheesecakes

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 22 votes
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    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
     

    Coconut-Graham Cracker Crust

    • 1 cup cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 5 tablespoons of sweet shredded coconut plus more for garnish

    For the filling:

    • 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
    • ¾ cup dulce de leche
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • ½ cup coconut milk fresh or canned
    • 2 eggs, at room temperature
    • ½ teaspoon coconut extract

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, shredded coconut and the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and stir until blended. Divide the mixture among the prepared pan. Using the bottom of a small glass or a spoon, press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the liners. Bake the crusts for about 8 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool.
    • Make the cheesecake mixture: Using an electric mixer, add the cream cheese and dulce de leche and beat on low speed until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl often.
    • Add the sugar and continue mixing until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, then the coconut milk and coconut extract, using a spatula to scrape down the bowl between additions, and beat until just combined.
    • Pour the filling into the crusts, dividing it evenly among each liner. Bake until the filling is set, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the pan to the wire rack and let cool to room temperature. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days before serving. Top with shredded coconut before serving.
    Keyword cheesecake
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    Dulce de Leche, Coconut and Cheesecake, what could taste better than this heavenly combination of ingredients? Today I’m sharing a must-try dessert, Dulce de Leche and Coconut Mini Cheesecakes, a sweet indulgence to brighten your day. As a food blogger, I love to take classic recipes and add my own Latin touch.

    These easy to prepare mini cheese cakes are fabulous for dinner parties and can be made in advance for convenience. Of course you could make the dulce de leche from scratch if you prefer, but store bought should save some time and be easier for you. This version of cheesecake is creamy, has just the right amount of sweetness, and the texture was fantastic.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      December 03, 2012 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      The answer is..probably nothing. These are precious!

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 03, 2012 at 7:38 am

        5 stars
        Thanks,Belinda!

        Reply
    2. Raquel (Thoughtful Eating)

      December 03, 2012 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      Those look so good! You can't go wrong with some dulce de leche and coconut. Delicioso!

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 03, 2012 at 2:08 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      December 03, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      These mini cheesecakes look divine! I adore dulce de leche.

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 03, 2012 at 3:48 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks,Angie!

        Reply
    4. grace

      December 03, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      what a great one-two punch of flavor!

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 03, 2012 at 3:47 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks,Grace!These are delicious!

        Reply
    5. Juliana

      December 04, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      5 stars
      Wow Erica...great combination, love both layers, the crust with coconut and the dulce the leche cheesecake 🙂
      Have a great week!

      Reply
    6. Amy (Savory Moments)

      December 05, 2012 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Ooooo - these look so delicious! They would be difficult to resist!

      Reply
    7. Jenn and Seth

      December 05, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      5 stars
      these are so cute and sound soooo delicious!! awesome job!

      Reply
    8. Alicia

      December 08, 2012 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      These look amazing! Would love to try them. Can Dulce de Leche be purchased in store?

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 08, 2012 at 4:29 pm

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply
    9. Norma-Platanos, Mangoes and Me!

      December 08, 2012 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      Que cute, Erica.

      Reply
    10. shannon

      December 10, 2012 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      oh my gosh, two of my favorite things 🙂 yum!!

      Reply
    11. Jeannette

      December 10, 2012 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      Se puede hacer un cheesecake grande?

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 10, 2012 at 6:16 pm

        5 stars
        yes....:).

        Reply
        • Jeannette

          December 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm

          5 stars
          Me guias un poco, porfa? Por cuanto tiempo lo horneo?

          Reply
    12. Ty

      December 15, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      5 stars
      I made these yesterday and they were a huge hit! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. It was perfect! They brought smiles to everyone who tried them!

      Reply
    13. Andrea Klein

      December 30, 2012 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      Making these right now for New Year's Eve....so excited to taste them! Erica, your recipes are amazing and are helping me get back in touch with my Colombian roots!

      Reply
      • Erica

        December 31, 2012 at 8:24 am

        5 stars
        Thanks,Andrea!

        Reply
    14. claudia

      November 28, 2013 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night!I will let you know how they liked it

      Reply
    15. MADELINE POLANCO

      October 07, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      These mini cheesecakes are absolutely delicious. I found this recipe several years ago and I had been making them every year. My family and friends love them. I lost the recipe several months ago and I have been searching the internet for it for several weeks. I couldn't remember the exact name. I'm so glad I found it. I am going to surprise my daughter with them. She will be so happy! Thank You!

      Reply

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