No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake in a Jar
A refreshing no-bake cheesecake dessert featuring the zesty flavor of key limes and a creamy filling, all served in convenient jars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until fully combined.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of small jars to form a sturdy crust layer.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the key lime juice while mixing until thoroughly incorporated.
- Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Layer the cheesecake filling over the crust in the jars.
- Tap each jar lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
- Cover your jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Garnish with fresh lime zest before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps; do not skip the chilling time for proper setting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 58mg
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