Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars! This refreshing dessert features a creamy cheesecake filling made with fresh key lime juice, layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, these jars are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them an impressive treat that requires no baking. Treat yourself and your guests to this delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunny days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- 2 tsp lime zest
- 1 cup whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Spoon about two tablespoons into each jar and press down gently.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, then mix in fresh key lime juice and zest until fully blended.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each jar, leaving space for whipped cream on top.
- Cover jars and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Before serving, top each jar with whipped cream and garnish with additional lime zest if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg