# Tropical Cocktail Cheesecakes This Pina Colada Cake Pays Tribute to the Popular Island Drink By M | Published 2014-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada References: [thehousethatlarsbuilt](http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com/2014/07/pina-colada-cheesecake.html) & [thehousethatlarsbuilt](http://www.thehousethatlarsbuilt.com) If you're looking to add a tropical flare to your desserts this summer season this pina colada cheesecake recipe is filled with the luscious taste of [pineapple and coconut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-with-pulp). This pina colada cheesecake is made by layering various homemade crusts and custards together. Begin by picking up a few margarita glasses to make this cheesecake look like a cocktail. Then layer a graham cracker crust to the bottom of the glass. Follow it up with a layer of homemade lemon-infused cheesecake mouse on the bottom, then a pineapple curd on top and finally a layer of toasted coconut. Your guest can enjoy eating this cheesecake parfait with a spoon as if it was a frozen pina colada drink. This tropical cheesecake would be great to serve at parties, birthdays or even bridal showers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tropical Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new and unique tropical-inspired desserts that offer a refreshing twist on traditional favorites. - **Creative Presentation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to present desserts, such as using margarita glasses to make them resemble cocktails. - **Layered Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with layering different flavors and textures to create indulgent and complex dessert experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a line of tropical-themed desserts to attract customers looking for unique and exotic flavors. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer tropical dessert options for various events and occasions, tapping into the growing demand for unique and Instagram-worthy treats. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tropical dessert menus for hotels and resorts, enhancing the guest experience with delicious and visually appealing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exotically Flavored Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-passion-fruit-cheesecake-cream.md) - [Sweet Pina Colada Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribbean-colada.md) - [Creamy Pineapple Liqueurs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumchata-pineapple-cream.md) - [Delicious Liqueur Cake Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liqueur-cake.md) - [Boozy Tropical Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipsy-scoop-100-coconuts.md) - [Tropically Caky Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-wedding-cake-ice-cream.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Shrimp Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-colada-shrimp.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-desserts.md) - [Puerto Rican-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pina-colada-ice-cream.md)