Description
Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits are a delightful and tangy dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the zesty flavor of key limes. These individual parfaits are perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 & 2/3 cups finely crushed Graham cracker crumbs (about 14 whole sheets)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Mousse:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/3 cup key lime juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Additional:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Cheesecake Mousse: Using a handheld electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add condensed milk, key lime juice, granulated sugar, and lime zest; mix until creamy.
- Place mixture in the fridge for 1-2 hours to firm up.
- Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
- Alternate graham cracker crumbs and cheesecake mousse in canning jars.
- Chill for 3 hours to set.
- Top with whipped cream and key lime zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits, Key Lime, Cheesecake, Parfaits, Dessert, Graham Cracker Crust
