Description
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars are creamy, tangy individual desserts layered with a graham cracker crust and luscious lime cheesecake filling. Perfect for entertaining or a refreshing treat, they’re easy to make and serve straight from the jar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tsp lime zest (key lime or regular)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup whipped cream or whipped topping (for folding into filling)
- For garnish (optional): whipped cream, extra lime zest or slices, crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined.
- Spoon crust mixture into the bottom of small jars or glasses and press gently to form a base.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Beat until fully blended.
- If desired, fold in whipped cream for a lighter texture.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each jar and smooth the tops.
- Cover jars and refrigerate for 2–4 hours, or until set.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream, lime zest, or crushed graham crackers as desired.
Notes
- Use chocolate cookie crumbs or gingersnaps for a crust variation.
- Add coconut flakes to the crust for tropical flavor.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sugar condensed milk for a lighter version.
- Best served chilled. Not recommended for freezing.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
