no-bake key lime cheesecake
This recipe was a winner in Taste Of Home's Gelatin Great contest. Quick and easy for summer!
prep time
cook time
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 packages unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup lime juice (or key lime juice)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 - eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons grated lime peel
- 2 packages (8 ounce each) cream cheese, at room temp
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
How To Make no-bake key lime cheesecake
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Step 1In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 2In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over lime juice and cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Stir in the sugar, eggs and lime peel. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat.
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Step 3In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in gelatin mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until partially set, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold into lime mixture. Spoon into crust. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until set. Just before serving, remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.
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Category:
Cakes
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Method:
No-Cook or Other
Culture:
Southern
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