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Creamy No-Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Cups

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A refreshing and easy no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling with tangy key lime and a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) fresh key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Whipped cream (optional, for topping)
  • Additional lime zest or thin lime slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Finely crush 1 ½ cups (150g) of graham crackers using a food processor or by sealing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin until coarse sand-like texture.
  2. Mix crushed graham crackers with 6 tablespoons (85g) melted unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until evenly coated and slightly wet.
  3. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each serving cup or jar (makes around 6 cups). Press down firmly to form a compact base. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  4. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat 16 oz (450g) softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in 1 cup (300g) sweetened condensed milk while mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Add ½ cup (120ml) fresh key lime juice and 1 teaspoon lime zest. Beat just until combined.
  7. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, keeping the mixture light and fluffy.
  9. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust layer in each cup, filling nearly to the top.
  10. Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 3 hours or overnight to set properly.
  11. Before serving, top with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of lime zest or a thin lime slice.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Fold whipped cream gently to keep airiness. Press crust firmly to avoid crumbling. Fresh key lime juice preferred for best flavor. If filling is too soft after chilling, freeze for 15 minutes to firm up without freezing solid.

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Keywords: key lime pie, no-bake cheesecake, summer dessert, creamy cheesecake cups, easy dessert, lime dessert, graham cracker crust

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