Description
This cake layers a buttery coconut crust, a luscious pineapple–mango cream filling, and a fluffy whipped topping adorned with toasted coconut, pineapple, mango, and kiwi. Perfect for summer gatherings or a sunny dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (about 2 cups) graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits, finely crushed
- 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp shredded coconut, lightly toasted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 400 ml (1 can) coconut milk
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 120 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 250 g pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 200 g mango cubes (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, if fruit is tart)
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 250 ml heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp coconut extract (optional)
- ½ cup toasted shredded coconut
- Fresh fruit cubes: pineapple, mango, and kiwi slices
Instructions
- Combine graham crumbs, toasted coconut, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour in melted butter and mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes while preparing the filling.
- In a saucepan, whisk coconut milk, cream, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 5–7 minutes).
- Pour the mixture over the chilled crust. Smooth the top and let it cool slightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Combine pineapple and mango with lime juice and a touch of sugar if needed.
- Spread evenly over the chilled coconut cream layer.
- Chill again for 30 minutes.
- Beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and coconut extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread evenly over the fruit layer.
- Sprinkle toasted coconut around the sides.
- Top with fresh pineapple, mango cubes, and kiwi slices for a vibrant look.
- Chill for another 2 hours (or overnight) for the best texture.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cake overnight.
- Use fresh fruit for a more vibrant flavor.
- Adjust sugar in the fruit layer based on the sweetness of the fruit.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg