Description
Creamy key lime cheesecake jars bring tropical zest to dessert lovers, celebrating Florida’s signature citrus flavor. Cool, tangy layers nestled in charming glass jars offer sweet refreshment you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham crackers
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces/397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) key lime juice
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Topping:
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then thoroughly incorporate with melted butter, creating a cohesive sandy texture.
- Distribute the cracker mixture evenly across the bottom of individual serving jars, firmly pressing down to form a compact, uniform crust layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and free of lumps, ensuring a smooth foundational consistency.
- Gently fold sweetened condensed milk into the cream cheese, stirring until completely integrated and maintaining a velvety texture.
- Incorporate freshly squeezed key lime juice and delicate lime zest into the cream cheese mixture, blending until the ingredients harmonize into a vibrant, citrusy filling.
- Carefully ladle the luminous lime cheesecake mixture atop the prepared graham cracker base in each jar, leaving a small margin at the top for garnish.
- Transfer jars to the refrigerator and allow them to chill and set for a minimum of two hours, enabling the filling to firm and flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, crown each jar with a billowy cloud of whipped cream and sprinkle with additional lime zest for a bright, aromatic finish.
Notes
- Customize the crust by using gluten-free graham crackers or alternative cookies like gingersnaps for different dietary needs.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends perfectly.
- Adjust the tartness by gradually adding key lime juice and tasting to find your ideal balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
- Store these individual dessert jars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making them an excellent make-ahead treat for gatherings or quick desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg