No Bake Pina Colada Cheesecake Parfaits

By srumbel

These easy No Bake Pina Colada Cheesecake Parfaits are loaded with pineapple and coconut flavor. Creamy cheesecake cups make the perfect dessert for summer picnics or parties.
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Ingredients

• 6 hard coconut cookies
• 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 - 8 ounce can crushed pineapple, well drained
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1 teaspoon rum extract
• 1 - 8 ounce container Cool Whip, thawed and divided
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 6 maraschino cherries with a stem, patted dry
• 6 candied pineapple pieces
• 2 Tablespoons toasted coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until they become crumbs. Spoon the crumbs evenly in the bottom of six 5 ounce clear cups. Use a smaller cup or tart shaper to press the crumbs down.
Beat the cream cheese, yogurt, and sugar until creamy. Stir in the extracts, 1 cup Cool Whip, and coconut. Spoon the mixture evenly into the prepared cups.
Spoon the remaining Cool Whip into a large piping bag fitted with tip 1M. Swirl the Cool Whip on top of the cheesecake. Top with the cherry, pineapple, and toasted coconut. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Yield: 6 parfaits