A fluffy, refreshing, and versatile desert hybrid – key lime cheesecake dip combined with freshly toasted coconut is perfect for graham cracker dunkin’!
Some of my best recipe ideas come to me when I’m almost fast asleep. You know, that moment when you can feel your muscles begin to twitch involuntarily as they relax, and the sounds in your head take over any external sounds coming from the outside world. It’s kind of fun, to be able to recognize that you’re drifting off to dreamland, and just as you are about to let go and doze off completely…
Your eyes snap open.
Oh my.
That sounds delicious.
Gotta write it down so I don’t forget it tomorrow!
And now, you’ve totally ruined your sleep cycle, but at least you’ve got a potential gold recipe waiting to be cooked up and perfected.
That’s pretty much exactly how this Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Dip came to be, and I thought it would be the perfect snack to bring to any summer party!
I’m a big fan of dips. Salsas, hummus, guacamole. They’re an excellent conversation piece, make for a wonderful party food, and are also great to eat when you can’t be bothered to shut up long enough to chew a bite of non-appetizer food.
It wasn’t until last year, after I started this little blog, that I discovered how delicious sweet dips can be.
After scouring Pinterest for over an hour trying to come up with a quick dessert to take over to my Bestie’s house for an impromptu wine & sweets pool party for four, I ended up deciding on a Nutella dip, of which my Nutella Banana Cream Pie was born.
Hence why I find this dessert to be a perfect fit for a pool party spread. It’s cool, refreshing, light, and incredibly easy to eat – no spoons or napkins required, just whatever you want to eat it on. Graham crackers are a great standby, but I’ve also tried it on strawberries, apple slices, fresh mango, and frozen pound cake sticks, and haven’t been disappointed.
The toasted coconut was actually an afterthought, because I felt the bowl needed a bit more color, but the flavors just worked.
If you were to marry a key lime pie with a toasted coconut cheesecake, this is the kind of luscious offspring they would produce.
This is one of those desserts that can also be converted into a bunch of other desserts! You can just go ahead and assume that you’ll see this recipe used again in the near future, possibly with a few different flavor additions
Gotta get in all the summer flavors I can before autumn gets here and I’m all about pumpkin ‘n’ spice!
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Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream OR 8 oz. store-bought whipped topping
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Toast coconut flakes in a medium frying pan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, until browned. Cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice and mix with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Fold in toasted coconut and half the zest with a rubber spatula, reserving 1 Tablespoon for garnishing.
- In a clean bowl with a clean whisk attachment, whip heavy whipping cream and granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Fold whipped cream into cheesecake mixture.
- Refrigerate 15-30 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, garnish with remaining zest and toasted coconut, and enjoy with graham cracker, strawberries, or pound cake slices.
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Renee says
I don’t think this would make it out of the kitchen to the pool. I’d be inside hoarding it all for myself.
Erica says
I totally get that! I ate about 1/4 of this before I realized I hadn’t taken pics yet!!
Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families says
Yep, I would be hiding this to keep it all for myself. I love anything with limes!!
Erica says
I’m such a lime-aholic thanks to my hubby!
Terri Oliver Steffes says
While I am sure the dip is luscious, and I do plan to make it, your WRITING has won me over as a new follower. THe post was a fun as the food!
Erica says
Awww, thank you so much, Terri! I aim to please – welcome aboard!! ^.^
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
I like the idea of using the graham crackers as dunkers, reminiscent of the crust of the pie.
Erica says
That’s exactly what I was going for – deconstructed pie. 🙂 They taste so good together!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
Grahams are a great idea for this dip!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
I can see myself getting into MAJOR trouble with a dip like this. As in, I’d be the person in her coverup totally hogging the entire thing as others swam and hung out, then casually slinking away from the table when it was all gone. Because oh my goodness, cheesecake DIP? Sign. Me. Up!
Erica says
LOL you’d have to share it with me, girl! I’m more of the “lounge” by the pool rather than swim type, too!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Glad we’re both loungers. While I enjoy going in the pool, I’m much more willing to hang out and eat and chat and drink than swim…
Bernie says
How creative! Would love to dive in right now — and such a beautiful presentation!
Nadeen says
What’s not to love?!! Great combination for a summer dessert!! I love the idea of coconut w key lime.
Hezzi-D says
I love cheesecake dip and a coconut key lime version sounds amazing!
Joanne T Ferguson says
What a great combination for a dip Erica! Pinned and shared and hope you will share it with the Say G’day Party!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
Haha! I know exactly what you mean – glad you popped out of bed so you could share this recipe!
Liz says
This dip MUST happen at my house soon!!! Cheesecake dip alone sounds fabulous—but adding the lime and coconut components pushed it over the top 🙂
Jennifer @ The Foodie Patootie says
dooooood this looks and sounds amazing! OBVIOUSLY being in Florida, I’m obsessed with key lime anything. I make this key lime cake that my family has been making for years and so that’s my favorite key lime dessert, BUT this may very well beat it.
Bobbi from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Key lime pie and cheesecake are my fave desserts, so this is a win/win for me 🙂