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No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars Recipe

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  • Author: Linda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 6–8 jars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until it resembles wet sand.
  2. Press 2 spoonfuls of crumb mixture into the bottoms of 6–8 small jars or dessert cups to form the crust layer.
  3. 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.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts in each jar. Smooth the tops.
  5. Refrigerate the jars for 2–3 hours or until the filling is firm.
  6. 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