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]]> Beat the summer heat with this no-bake key lime cheesecake. This recipe is a simple, tart and creamy treat. Make the crust, pour the filling, chill for 2 hours and viola’, dessert is served.

The Magic of a Food Processor

This was my first spin with a food processor, it took this recipe from easy to effortless, I can’t wait to use this tool for more in the kitchen. Gone are the days of manually crushing graham crackers and struggling to blend thick filling ingredients until smooth. I was able to whip up the crust and filling in minutes.

Tips

  • Rolling your limes before squeezing helps release the juice.
  • Fresh limes for fresh flavor: You can use key limes (tart flavor) or regular limes (tang flavor) for this recipe. I use this affordable citrus juicer to help speed up the process.
  • Zest sparingly. If you decide to add zest to this recipe or for garnish, less is more. Too much and it could end up being a touch bitter. Ask me how I know.
  • Get creative with toppings. I was going for a cherry limeade feel on this so I added cherries but you can add any fruit that pairs well with lime.  Homemade whipped cream can be a great addition. You can garnish with a lime slice or even a dehydrated lime.

Why you’ll love it:

Zero Oven Time: Keep your cool and skip the baking

Zesty & Fresh: Key lime brings a burst of fresh summer flavor

Quick & Easy: Especially when the food processor does the heavy lifting

Make-Ahead Magic: This is a chill-and-forget situation, so you can make it the night before

The next time the temperature rises, don’t sweat it. Whip up this no-bake key lime cheesecake, it’s a cool creamy treat that’s a breeze to make!

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No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill 2 hours

Ingredients

Crust

  • 16 graham crackers
  • 3/4 cup butter melted

Filling

  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese cubed and softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup lime juice
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a 9x9-inch pan with non stick cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
  • Place the chopping blade in the food processor and add graham crackers. Run on high until they are finely ground.
  • Add the melted butter to the graham crackers and run on low until the mixture is evenly combined.
  • Transfer graham cracker mixture to the prepared pan. Spread into an even layer and press into pan to form a crust. Place in freezer while preparing the filling.
  • Clean the bowl of the food processor and install the dough blade. Add all filling ingredients. Run on high until the mixture is combined.
  • Pour filling over prepared crust and spread in an even layer. Chill for at least 2 hours, then cut and serve.

 

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