Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of No Bake Key Lime Cheesecakes in a Jar, the perfect dessert for any occasion! These delightful mini cheesecakes capture the balance between tangy key lime and sweet creaminess, making them an instant crowd-pleaser. With just 10 minutes of prep time, there’s no need to heat up your kitchen or worry about baking. Serve them in charming jars for easy portion control and an eye-catching presentation at parties or family gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating a summer barbecue or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these no-bake treats are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and luscious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp key lime juice
- zest of 2 key limes
- 4 oz Cool Whip, plus a little more for topping
- 1–2 drops green food color
- Key lime slices and graham cracker crumbs, for garnish, if desired
- Six 4 oz jars
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Divide the mixture evenly among six 4 oz mason jars, pressing down lightly to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, key lime juice, and zest until smooth.
- Fold in Cool Whip and green food coloring until well combined.
- Fill each jar with the cheesecake mixture and leave space for topping.
- Top with additional Cool Whip and garnish with key lime slices and graham cracker crumbs.
- Refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg