No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Cup

Ingredients (4–6 cups)

Cheesecake Filling

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• ¼ cup fresh key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Layers

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional)

Topping

• Whipped cream
• Graham cracker crumbs
• Fresh lime zest
• Lime slices for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until the crumbs resemble wet sand.
2. Make the filling
   • Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Add the sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
   • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
   • Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
3. Assemble
   • Spoon a layer of graham cracker crumbs into each clear dessert cup.
   • Add a generous layer of cheesecake filling.
   • Repeat the layers until the cup is almost full.
4. Decorate
   • Pipe whipped cream on top.
   • Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
   • Garnish with fresh lime zest and a lime slice.
5. Chill
   • Refrigerate for at least 2–4 hours before serving for the best texture.

Tips

• Use Key limes for a more authentic flavour.
• Chill the mixing bowl before whipping the cream for better volume.
• Add a few drops of green food colouring if you want the same pale green colour shown in the photo.
• Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.