Description
This easy Key Lime Cheesecake is a simple, no-bake dessert that is perfect for Spring! It’s sweet, tangy, creamy, and so luscious, made with fresh lime juice and zest.
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
Filling:
- 3 packages full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (24oz/750g)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (200 grams)
- 1/4 cup key lime or lime juice (2 limes)
- 1–2 tablespoon key lime or lime zest (2 regular limes) Depending on your tastes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold, 30-35% fat ONLY
- Sweetened whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Crust: Combine graham crumbs and butter, then press firmly into the bottom of an 8″ or 9″ springform pan and about 1″ up the sides.
- Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture. Taste and adjust sweetness. Spread into prepared pan, cover, and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours or until firm.
- Slice and serve with sweetened whipped cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 481 cal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 307mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 116mg
