Description
Indulge in the zesty and creamy goodness of Lime Mousse Cheesecake, an ideal dessert for any occasion. This recipe harmoniously combines rich cheesecake with airy mousse, highlighted by the vibrant flavor of fresh lime. Perfectly chilled, it’s a visually stunning treat that will impress guests at gatherings or serve as a refreshing finish to any meal. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this delightful dessert effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in lime juice and zest.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form; gently fold half into the cream cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whipped cream until no streaks remain.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth top. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Remove from springform pan, slice, and garnish with lime zest or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg