Description
A delightful no-bake cheesecake layered in jars, featuring a creamy filling of key lime and a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of jars to form a crust.
- Combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat until smooth, then slowly add key lime juice.
- Whip heavy cream and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the key lime mixture.
- Layer the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the jars.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle lime zest on top before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps. Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg