No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake
This No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake is so easy to make! It's light and fresh and made with fresh lime juice and real cream. It's got the perfect combination of creamy, tangy and sweet!
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Filling:
- 3 packages cream cheese room temperature (24oz)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup key lime or lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime or lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream cold
Instructions
- Combine graham crumbs and butter and press firmly into the bottom of an 8" or 9" springform pan and about 1" up the sides.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add sugar, lime juice, lime zest and vanilla and beat until smooth.
- Add cream and beat on low until incorporated, then beat on high until thickened and fluffy (don't stop until you have stiff peaks!).
- Spread into prepared pan, cover and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours or until firm. Slice and serve with sweetened whipped cream as desired.