Easy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
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Craving a sweet and summery dessert? These no bake Easy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars are the answer! Deliciously creamy with a hint of tart lime and a perfect buttery crust, these easy lime cheesecake bars may become your new favorite dessert!
For more easy no bake desserts, you’ll definitely wanna dive into these 4 Ingredient No Bake Lemon Pie, this Easy No Bake Biscoff Cheesecake and this 3 Ingredient Jello Cool Whip Pie – No Bake & Easy!
Why We Love These Easy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars!
- These bars are the perfect summertime treat for any occasion, we cannot deny!
- Easy to make with either limes or key limes to get that key west lime flavor everyone craves!
- Graham cracker crust and creamy lime cheesecake together is unbeatable!
- With their delicious flavor, no one will guess that these bars are surprisingly easy to make.
- Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ or looking for a sweet snack for movie night, these bars are a surefire hit!
- Takes 20 minutes to prep and then you just let it hang out in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight and serve!
- Who doesn’t love a little chocolate with cheesecake? We love adding whipped cream to the top, lime slices and zest to decorate, but you can add some chocolate curls to really amp them up!
- This key lime cheesecake recipe is for an 8×8 or 9×9 pan, but can easily be doubled to fit in a 9×13 pan!
These Cheesecake Bars Are The Perfect Balance of Sweet & Tart
These easy lime cheesecake bars are the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
With just a few simple ingredients, this decadent dessert is a breeze to make and is sure to please by using fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure a zesty taste, creamy texture, and delicious overall flavor.
No Bake Easy Lime Cheesecake Bars Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- graham cracker crumbs (to make graham cracker crumbs, crush 12 graham crackers in a large ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor.)
- brown sugar
- unsalted butter , melted
- Pinch of salt
Lime Cheesecake Filling
- heavy whipping cream, whipping cream can be substituted with 1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip
- cream cheese, room temperature
- powdered sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons lime or key lime juice, 2-4 limes or key limes squeezed
- 2 teaspoons lime or key lime zest
Toppings
- Whipped cream, like Cool Whip (or make it fresh using 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar, using mixer
to whip to get stiff peaks, then spoon into a piping bag with a large star tip to pipe on top of each piece of lime cheesecake.)
- lime or key lime slices or zest, for garnish
- chocolate shavings or curls
How to Make Easy No Bake Lime Cheesecake Bars
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until peaks form. Can skip this step if using 1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip for a shortcut.
- In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese until soft. Then beat in the powdered sugar, lime juice and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until the mixture is even and no longer streaky.
- Spoon over top of the prepared crust and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve, lift the aluminum foil out of the pan and place the bars on a cutting board. Slice into bars.
- Top with additional sweetened whipped cream, lime slices, lime zest and chocolate curls if desired.
How to Make Chocolate Curls
- Just melt 1/2 cup of your favorite chocolate bar or chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil and spread a thin layer onto a large baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge to firm up the chocolate.
- Once firm, use a metal spatula to push forward on the chocolate to create chocolate curls.
- If the chocolate won’t curl, return it to the fridge until firmer. If the chocolate flakes rather than curls, it needs to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to warm back up slightly.
Tips & Substitutions
- To make graham cracker crumbs, crush graham crackers in a large ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor.
- Use limes or key limes for exceptional lime flavor! Don’t forget the zest! It looks so pretty and it also kicks up the lime flavor!
- For an easy whipped cream shortcut, whipping cream can be substituted with 1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip (whipped topping) when making the cheesecake in step 3.
- Make sure to use full-fat, brick style cream cheese – not light, spreadable or whipped.
- Lime cheesecake recipe can be doubled and made in a 9×13 inch pan.
- Easily switch out the lime flavors with lemon!
- You can easily make this recipe in a pie pan if you don’t want to do bars.
Make-Ahead Tips & Storage
- Cheesecake can be made the day before and chilled in the fridge overnight.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Summer Heavenly Desserts are a delicious and creative way to end a summer meal of ideas like this Cherry Tomato Pasta, this comforting Panzanella Salad, Turmeric chicken salad and who can resist Grilled Corn on the Cob?
Cheesecake is a classic dessert, but these easy key lime cheesecake bars make it even better. Whether you’re looking for an easy weekend dessert or just something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this no bake key lime cheesecake bar recipe is a must-try!
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More Yummy Summer Desserts!
- Key Lime Cheesecake Pie
- Coconut Lime Margarita Pound Cake
- Frozen Key Lime Cream Pie
- Easy Chocolate Pudding Pie
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cream Pie
- No Bake Cookie Dough Cups
- Luscious Lime Cake Vodka Jello Shots
Easy Key Lime Cheesecake Bars
Craving a sweet and summery dessert? These no bake Easy Lime Cheesecake Bars are the answer! Deliciously creamy with a hint of tart lime and a perfect buttery crust, these easy key lime cheesecake bars may become your new favorite dessert!
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crush 12 graham crackers in a large ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor.
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar or granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Lime Cheesecake Filling
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 4-6 tablespoons lime or key lime juice 2-4 limes or key limes squeezed
- 2 teaspoons lime or key lime zest
Toppings for Garnishing
- sweetened whipped cream like Cool Whip (or make it fresh using 1 cup of heavy whipping cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and whip to get stiff peaks, then spoon into a piping bag with a large star tip to pipe on top of each piece of lime cheesecake.)
- Lime slices or key lime slices
- lime zest or key lime zest
- chocolate curls
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
- Line an 8x8 (or 9x9) inch square pan with aluminium foil or parchment paper leaving an overhang on each side. Spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl stir together the graham crumbs, sugar & melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Lime Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until peaks form.
- In a separate bowl beat the cream cheese until soft. Then beat in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract & lime juice and zest until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until the mixture is even and no longer streaky.
- Spoon over top of the prepared crust and smooth the top. Chill in the fridge for 6 hours or overnight.
- To serve, lift the aluminum foil out of the pan and place the bars on a cutting board. Slice into bars.
Toppings for Garnishing
- Top with additional sweetened whipped cream, lime slices, lime zest and chocolate curls if desired.
Notes
Tips & Substitutions
- To make graham cracker crumbs, crush graham crackers in a large ziplock bag with a rolling pin, or pulse in a food processor.
- For an easy whipped cream shortcut, whipping cream can be substituted with 1 ½ cups thawed Cool Whip (whipped topping) when making the cheesecake in step 3.
- Make sure to use full-fat, brick style cream cheese - not light, spreadable or whipped.
- Recipe can be doubled and made in a 9x13 inch pan.
- Easily switch out the lime flavors with lemon!
- You can easily make this recipe in a pie pan if you don't want to do bars.
How to Make Chocolate Curls
- Just melt 1/2 cup of your favorite chocolate or chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil and spread a thin layer onto a large baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge to firm up the chocolate.
- Once firm, use a metal spatula to push forward on the chocolate to create chocolate curls.
- If the chocolate won’t curl, return it to the fridge until firmer. If the chocolate flakes rather than curls, it needs to sit at room temperature for a few minutes to warm back up slightly.
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