Key Lime Cheesecake Jars 🍈✨<br /><br /><br /><br />Yield: 8 dessert jars (8 oz each)<br /><br />Ingredients<br /><br />For the Graham Cracker Crust<br />1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs<br />1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<br />For the Key Lime Cheesecake Filling<br />16 oz full fat cream cheese, softened<br />1 cup powdered sugar<br />1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />1 tablespoon lime zest<br />1/3 cup fresh key lime juice<br />1 1/2 cups cold heavy whipping cream<br />For the Key Lime Topping<br />1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk<br />1/2 cup fresh key lime juice<br />1 teaspoon lime zest<br />2 drops green food coloring (optional)<br />For Garnish<br />Graham cracker crumbs<br />Thin lime wedges<br />Fresh lime zest<br /><br />Instructions<br /><br />In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.<br />Divide the crumb mixture evenly among 8 dessert jars, pressing firmly into the bottom of each jar. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.<br />In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.<br />Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lime zest, and key lime juice. Beat until creamy and well combined.<br />In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.<br />Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until light, fluffy, and silky.<br />Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each jar, filling them about three quarters full. Refrigerate while preparing the topping.<br />In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and food coloring, if using, until smooth and slightly thickened.<br />Spoon the key lime topping evenly over each cheesecake jar.<br />Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully chilled and set.<br />Just before serving, garnish with graham cracker crumbs, fresh lime wedges, and a sprinkle of lime zest.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />#KeyLimeCheesecake #NoBakeDessert #CheesecakeJars #KeyLimeDessert #SummerDesserts
