Description
Creamy no-bake key lime cheesecake jars blend tangy Florida citrus with graham cracker sweetness. Cool summer desserts deliver pure refreshment for gatherings and personal indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) key lime juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with sugar and melted butter to create a compact base.
- Carefully distribute the cracker mixture evenly across 6 individual jars, pressing firmly to form a solid foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and completely smooth at room temperature.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture becomes uniform and velvety.
- Add key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, stirring consistently to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the lime-infused cheesecake mixture, creating a light and airy texture.
- Transfer the creamy filling into prepared jars, using a spatula to spread evenly and create clean, smooth surfaces.
- Chill the assembled desserts in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to allow proper setting and flavor melding.
- Before serving, garnish with dollops of whipped cream, sprinkle additional lime zest, or adorn with delicate lime slice accents.
Notes
- Crush graham crackers finely to ensure a compact, even crust that holds together perfectly in the jar.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Experiment with different citrus zests like lemon or orange for a unique twist on the classic key lime flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg