Description
A refreshing lime mousse cheesecake that combines the tartness of lime with a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lime juice and lime zest, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Dissolve gelatin in warm water, then add to the cream cheese mixture.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the springform pan and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh limes for best flavor.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for better texture.
- Garnish with lime slices or zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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