Description
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars are a zesty, creamy dessert with a buttery graham cracker base and tangy lime cheesecake filling, all served in individual jars for a fun and refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Extra lime zest or lime slices, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.
- Press 2 spoonfuls of crumb mixture into the bottoms of 6–8 small jars or dessert cups to form the crust layer.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts in each jar. Smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate the jars for 2–3 hours or until the filling is firm.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest or a lime slice before serving.
Notes
- Use crushed vanilla wafers or gingersnaps instead of graham crackers for variety.
- Swirl in raspberry or mango puree for a fruity twist.
- Vegan cream cheese and coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free version.
- Best served chilled—do not freeze, as texture may change.
- Make a day ahead and add whipped cream just before serving for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg