No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars Recipe
This no-bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars recipe features a luscious, tangy lime filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust. Made in individual jars, this simple dessert is ideal for summer and can be whipped up quickly with minimal effort. Perfect for entertaining or a sweet treat on a hot day, this recipe uses fresh lime juice and zest to bring out authentic key lime flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Graham crackers
- Butter (melted)
- Cream cheese (softened)
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Key lime juice
- Lime zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Crush the graham crackers and mix with melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of each jar to create the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and lime zest to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined.
- Spoon the lime cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust in each jar.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and extra lime zest before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
- Use mason jars or any small serving jars for an attractive presentation.
- Chill longer for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg