Description
Creamy key lime cheesecake jars blend tangy citrus with sweet graham cracker base. Small mason jars make this dessert portable and perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 28 oz (794 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz (454 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) key lime juice
- 1¼ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsps (56 g) butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (25 g) sugar
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps (25 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar, integrating thoroughly. Drizzle melted butter and fold until mixture achieves uniform consistency. Gently press crumb foundation into individual serving jars, creating a compact base layer.
- Filling Creation: Whisk cream cheese until velvety smooth, eliminating potential lumps. Gradually incorporate sweetened condensed milk while maintaining continuous mixing. Stream key lime juice into mixture, blending vigorously and scraping container edges to ensure homogeneous texture.
- Whipped Cream Assembly: In pristine mixing vessel, combine cream cheese and sugar. Introduce cold whipping cream, whisking energetically until robust peaks form. Carefully transfer cheesecake mixture into prepared jars, ensuring balanced distribution.
- Chilling and Garnishing: Nestle jars in refrigerator, allowing minimum sixty minutes for complete stabilization. Just before serving, crown with delicately piped whipped cream topping. Embellish with vibrant lime medallions to enhance visual appeal and citrusy flavor profile.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Finely pulverize graham crackers to create a smooth, compact base that binds perfectly with melted butter.
- Cream Cheese Technique: Whisk thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky-smooth texture that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Whipping Cream Perfection: Achieve stiff peaks by starting with cold cream and whisking vigorously for a light, airy topping.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, creating the ultimate creamy dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg