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Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes

Tangy Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes Perfect for Summer Treats

Delight in these mini key lime cheesecakes, a creamy and tangy dessert perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Gluten-free versions can be used.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 4 tbsp Melted Butter Use unsalted butter.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream Must be cold.
  • 8 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese Avoid whipped varieties.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (for filling) Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream Can omit or increase cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice Fresh juice is ideal.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Zest Fresh is best.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances flavors.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whip until soft peaks.
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (for topping) Adjust to taste.
  • 12 slices Lime Slices For garnishing.

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Pulse graham crackers into fine crumbs; mix with granulated sugar and melted butter, then press into muffin liners. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  3. Whip cold heavy cream in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes, and set aside.
  4. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lime zest, key lime juice, and salt. Mix until lump-free.
  5. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until uniform.
  6. Transfer the filling into the crusts using a piping bag or spoon, filling each muffin liner evenly.
  7. Chill the cheesecakes for approximately 3 hours until set.
  8. Whip more heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form for the topping.
  9. Dollop or pipe whipped cream onto each cheesecake and garnish with lime slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to use cold ingredients for the best results and chill thoroughly before serving.

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