Description
Key lime cheesecake jars deliver a zesty tropical escape in portable, creamy perfection. Graham cracker layers and silky lime-infused cream cheese create an irresistible dessert you cannot wait to savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) key lime juice
Crust Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups (150 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, blending with sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Drizzle melted butter over crumb mixture, gently folding until uniform consistency develops.
- Distribute crumb foundation evenly across individual serving jars, compressing gently to create a solid base layer.
- Whisk cream cheese until velvety and completely smooth, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Incorporate sweetened condensed milk gradually, maintaining continuous mixing to ensure silky texture.
- Stream key lime juice into cream cheese mixture, vigorously blending while periodically scraping container edges to maintain homogeneous consistency.
- Carefully transfer cheesecake mixture into prepared jars, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Combine whipped cream ingredients in pristine mixing vessel, commencing with cream cheese and sugar incorporation.
- Introduce cold whipping cream, vigorously whisking until robust peaks materialize.
- Crown cheesecake layers with delicately piped or spooned whipped cream topping.
- Nestle jars within refrigerator, allowing minimum sixty minutes for complete chilling and structural stabilization.
- Embellish with vibrant lime medallions moments before presenting, enhancing visual appeal and citrusy flavor profile.
Notes
- Whip up this tangy dessert in adorable personal-sized jars for a crowd-pleasing summer treat.
- Crumbly graham base provides delightful texture that contrasts perfectly with creamy filling.
- Make ahead and store in refrigerator for up to three days, ensuring stress-free entertaining with minimal last-minute preparation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 466
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 92 mg