No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars Recipe
These No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars are a quick and refreshing dessert, made with creamy key lime-flavored cheesecake filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust. Served in individual jars, these tangy and sweet treats are perfect for summer parties or any time you need an easy, no-bake dessert. Ready in minutes and perfect for making ahead!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Extra lime zest or lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Divide the mixture evenly into 6 small jars or glasses, pressing it down to form a crust layer.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until light and fluffy.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crusts in each jar, smoothing the tops.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream, extra lime zest, or lime slices just before serving.
Notes
- You can use regular lime juice if key limes aren’t available.
- Make these jars up to 2 days ahead for a perfect make-ahead dessert.
- Substitute graham crackers with digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers for a different twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
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