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no bake key lime cheesecake in a jar

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Private Recipe by
Raven Higheagle
Prescott, AZ

These No Bake Key Lime Cheesecakes in a jar are super fantastic! They are so incredibly easy to make and have the perfect key lime flavor – not too strong, but plenty key lime-y!

yield 12 (4 oz) Jar Cheesecakes
prep time 5 Hr 20 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For no bake key lime cheesecake in a jar

  • FOR THE CRUST
  • 1 1/2 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    unsalted butter, melted
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 24 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature (3 - 8 oz pzckages)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • 6 Tbsp
    key lime juice
  • zest of 4 key limes
  • 8 oz
    cool whip, plus a little more for topping
  • 2 to 4
    drops green food color
  • key lime slices and graham cracker crumbs, for garnish, if desired
  • SUPPLIES
  • six 4 oz jars

How To Make no bake key lime cheesecake in a jar

  • 1
    Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter
  • 2
    Divide the graham cracker crumb mixture evenly among the 12 jars. Lightly press down to make the crust.
  • 3
    Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, key lime juice and key lime zest together in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
  • 4
    Gently stir in Cool Whip and green food color.
  • 5
    Pipe, or spoon, cheesecake mixture into the six jars.
  • 6
    Top with additional Cool Whip
  • 7
    Garnish with key lime slices and graham cracker crumbs, if desired.
  • 8
    Refrigerate for about 5 hours or until firm.
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