Description
This Key Lime No-Bake Cheesecake is a refreshing summer dessert featuring a creamy, tangy filling with fresh key lime juice and zest, layered on a buttery graham cracker crust. No oven needed, it’s perfect for gatherings, easy to make ahead, and guaranteed to delight with its vibrant citrus flavor.
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Topping
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Additional lime zest, for garnish
- Thin lime slices, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to set.
- Make the filling: Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, mixing until well blended. Add key lime juice and lime zest and continue mixing until the filling is silky and fully combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Let it rest a few minutes so it settles evenly in the pan.
- Chill the cheesecake: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results. The cheesecake will firm up and slice more cleanly when fully chilled.
- Top and serve: Before serving, decorate with whipped cream, a sprinkle of lime zest, and lime slices if desired. Serve chilled for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed key lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Let cream cheese come to room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Freeze crust for 15 minutes if you prefer a firmer base.
- Clean your knife between slices for neater presentation.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: key lime cheesecake, no-bake dessert, summer dessert, easy cheesecake, lime pie