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No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars

20-Minute No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Bars That Wow


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  • Author: Barbara Holmes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Creamy, tangy no-bake dessert with a graham cracker crust and zesty key lime filling. Perfect for summer or anytime you crave a refreshing treat.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Press mixture firmly into a lined 8×8 inch pan. Chill 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add condensed milk and mix.
  4. Stir in key lime juice, zest, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Pour filling over crust. Smooth top with spatula.
  6. Chill 4 hours or until set. Top with whipped cream and extra zest before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh key lime juice for best flavor
  • Chilling time is essential for proper setting
  • Store covered in refrigerator up to 5 days
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg