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Key Lime Cheesecakes [No Bake]

Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on July 10, 2015

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You’re going to love these individual Key Lime Cheesecakes. Super quick and easy to make with a key lime curd topping, and even a sprinkle of key lime zest too. A perfect no bake recipe to enjoy this summer.

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Happy Friday guys! How are you enjoying summer so far?

I’m totally loving it! We’re getting some fantastic sunny, warm weather at the moment. I even went out and bought myself a Kindle Paperwhite so I could relax out in the garden with a good book in the sun. 🙂

Only that hasn’t happened yet. I keep meaning to but then get distracted in the kitchen thinking of summer desserts to make.

I will go out in the garden before summer ends! *repeat x165,285,597* 😆

The one big deal breaker for summer here in England is the humidity. Curse you, humidity!

I mean, you must’ve heard the British weather stereotype – always raining. And in most cases, that’s true too! But we do sometimes get the good summer scorchers.

Okay, maybe it’s not as hot here as, say California, or even Australia, but it did reach around 38°C (100°F) last week! And you know what? Us Brits were completely caught off guard… roads actually melted in the heat! Aye caramba!

And when it does get hot here, it’s the muggy hotness that kills us. That, and the fact we’re not used to it! 😆

So when it comes to heating the oven in sticky hot weather, that’s the biggest deal breaker for someone, like me, who loves to bake.

Instead I wanted to make a sweet refreshing dessert that can either be no bake, or even baked should you so desire.

I decided to go with these delicious key lime cheesecakes. 🙂

These key lime cheesecakes have a crunchy digestive biscuit (graham cracker) crumb base with a creamy cheesecake filling, and an amazing key lime curd topping. Not to forget a sprinkle of lime zest too.

And they’re cooked in just 1 minute 30 in the microwave too! Super quick and easy to make, this recipe for key lime cheesecakes will be sure to become a summer favourite.

Yield: 2

Key Lime Cheesecakes

These Key Lime Cheesecakes are super quick and easy no bake dessert. With key lime curd and zest, these key lime cheesecakes recipe are perfect to enjoy this summer.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Ingredients

Crust

14g (1 tbsp) butter
60g (½ cup, packed) digestive biscuits (graham crackers) crumbs

Cheesecake filling

2 medium eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
90g (⅓ heaped cup or 6 tbsp) cream cheese
60g (4 tbsp) sour cream
90g (6 tbsp) granulated sugar
⅛ tsp salt
½ tsp cornflour (cornstarch)

Topping

92g (4 heaped tbsp) key lime curd
lemon zest, optional

Instructions

In a microwave-safe cup or mug, melt the butter for 10-20 seconds, or until fully melted.
Crush the digestive biscuits (graham crackers) using either a food processor or in a ziploc bag with a rolling pin. Add the butter to the crumbs, divide evenly into two microwave safe jars (or ramekins) and press into the bottom. I found this easier using the bottom of a extract bottle for slim mouthed jars.
In another medium bowl, add the eggs, vanilla extract, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, salt, and cornflour (cornstarch). Whisk gently until smooth then spoon or pour the mixture evenly into both jars.
Cook in the microwave for 30 second bursts, alternating between jars, for 1 minute 30 seconds. For example, pop first jar in microwave for 30 seconds, remove then pop the second jar in for 30 seconds, then return back to the first jar again and repeating for 3x 30 second bursts between jars.
Once cooked, allow to cool to room temperature before topping with the key lime curd. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
If desired, top with a little key lime or regular lime zest. Serve chilled.

Notes

Notes:

You will need two microwave safe 350ml (1½ cups) sized jars or ramekins for this recipe.
You can use homemade key lime curd (switch up the lemons for either key limes or regular limes) or store-bought for this recipe.
If you can't find key limes or key lime curd, feel free to substitute for regular limes.
This recipe can easily be halved for single serve.
Want to bake this dessert? Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F) and bake for around 10 minutes.

What treats do you like to make with limes?

More key lime treats from friends:
Key Lime Cloud Squares by Love from the Oven
Blackberry Key Lime Tarts by Crazy for Crust
Key Lime Pie Milkshakes by Sally’s Baking Addiction

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Posted by Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking on July 10, 2015

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12 Comments on “Key Lime Cheesecakes [No Bake]”

The Partiologist — July 11, 2015 @1:24 am Reply

Looks like this summer dessert cooled you off and I sure hope you have a change to go outside (minus the heat and humidity) to enjoy at least one book. You're photos are so good, I feel like I should be able to reach in and take a bite...I will have to make this as I love anything lemon or lime!
Hani — July 11, 2015 @2:51 am Reply

How absolutely delicious Lisa and refreshing.
Stay cool in the heat of the Summer and I hope you'll find some time to relax, too.
xo
Medeja — July 11, 2015 @7:12 am Reply

Yummy! Summer and beautiful desserts!
Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong — July 11, 2015 @12:11 pm Reply

That's a beautiful and easy dessert. . Love the cheesecake with key lime curd.. have a great weekend! :)
Liz — July 12, 2015 @12:38 am Reply

Boy that's hot for you! We just had two chilly , rainy days (maybe we traded weather??) but it's heating back up thankfully! I adore key lime anything--and these individual cheesecakes look magnificent!!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun — July 13, 2015 @3:52 pm Reply

How awesome that these are no bake! They look amazing, and perfect for the weather you've just described! I recently learned I like Key Lime Pie and I LOVE cheesecake, so I'm sure I would love these1!
Joshua Hampton — July 13, 2015 @4:03 pm Reply

Wow. Cheesecakes that are done cooking in six minutes. This is so amazing.
Zainab — July 14, 2015 @8:35 pm Reply

These are truly special!! Perfect hot summer evening treat and the key limes :)
Allie | Baking a Moment — July 16, 2015 @12:26 pm Reply

These are so cute! I can't believe you can make them in the microwave. That is just so clever Lisa! Hope you get a few (non-humid) moments to relax in your garden soon :)

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