Julie Clark
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No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes
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No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes….Strawberries and lime collide to make a quick and easy no-bake summer dessert great for entertaining!
Today I’m sharing a delicious warm weather dessert that doesn’t require the oven.
We LOVE cheesecake at our house. It’s definitely one of my go to desserts for parties since it can be dressed up, like monster cookie cheesecake or super simple like a no bake cheesecake.
But no matter what the occasion, cheesecake is always a crowd favorite. And even more so when it is a mini cheesecake. And these little No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes will be your family’s new favorite.
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Cool and refreshing no bake strawberry lime cheesecakes will still satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Topped with beautiful seasonal strawberries and a tiny wedge of lime, the cheesecakes are fast and fuss free.
- Already in individual servings, these pretty little things will make summertime entertaining a breeze.
How to Make No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes
Make the crust:
For the crust of the no bake strawberry lime cheesecakes, I blended up some graham crackers in my mini food processor. It was about 12 graham crackers to get two cups of crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor you can put them in a plastic baggie and pound them with a rolling pin. I’ve seen graham cracker crumbs sold at the grocery store, which would make this dessert even quicker. I used honey and butter to help bind together the crust, because I love the flavor of honey. It also gives the crust a little extra stickiness.
After mixing it all together, press into the bottom of the cupcake liner. It’s easy to use a small measuring cup that fits into the muffin tins for this.
Note: Originally I planned to have the crust come up the sides, but it was challenging to press the graham cracker crumbs into the fluted sides of the cupcake liner. After a while I threw in the towel, this is supposed to be an easy recipe after all! Since I did the crust just in the bottom, it only took me a few minutes to finish all 12. Now that’s easy.
Make the filling:
The cheesecake filling is also quick to whip together. Throw the ingredients in a bowl and beat until smooth and creamy. I used my hand mixer with a whisk attachment, but you can also use a stand mixer. The filling isn’t super sweet, I really wanted the tangy lime flavor to shine. Since there aren’t any eggs in the batter, you can taste and adjust the sweetness to what you’d like.
Serving Ideas:
- The filling is cream cheese, yogurt, sugar and lime. It has a creamy, mousse-like texture. The cheesecake doesn’t have any gelatin, whipped cream or other stabilizers, so it is best served cold.
- Even though it is in a cupcake liner for easy serving and clean up, I still serve them with a spoon and plate for mess free eating.
- I recommend putting the fruit topping on close to serving time. Since the fruit is cut, it will eventually leak some of the juices onto the cheesecake. They will still taste great, just maybe not look as cute.
Next try our no bake cheesecake recipe! It’s the perfect blank canvas for your creativity.
No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes
No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecakes….Strawberries and lime collide to make a quick and easy no-bake summer dessert great for entertaining!
Servings 12
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crusts:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers)
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Cheesecakes:
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ½ cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
For topping
- 12 strawberries
- 1 lime (sliced and quartered)
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- Melt the butter and add it with the honey to the graham cracker crumbs. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened.
- Divide the graham crackers between the 12 cupcake liners. Press the crumbs down firmly into the bottom of each liner.
For the Cheesecake:
- Beat together the cream cheese, sugar, yogurt, lime juice and lime zest until light and fluffy.
- Divide the cheesecake batter between the 12 cupcake liners on top of the crusts. (I used a cookie scoop to fill the cups.)
- Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
Before serving:
- When ready to serve, top each cheesecake with a strawberry and ¼ slice of lime.
- Garnish with additional lime zest if desired.
- Serve cold.
Notes
*Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt can be substituted for the yogurt.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 12 cheesecakes, with 1 serving being 1 cheesecake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 49mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.6mg
I am so glad you shared this recipe…it looks fabulously delicious! I can’t wait to try it…I know my family will love it!