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No-Bake Lime Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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These no-bake lime cheesecake bars are a refreshing and creamy dessert featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, a smooth lime-infused cream cheese filling, and a tangy lime curd topping. With minimal preparation and refrigeration time, they make the perfect easy-to-make treat for gatherings or a sweet indulgence any time.

  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 - 8 ounce blocks full fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Topping

  • 1 batch lime curd, cooled to room temperature (not refrigerated)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving excess paper over the edges to easily lift the cheesecake out later.
  2. Make the Crust: Pulse graham cracker sheets in a food processor until fine crumbs form, or crush using a rolling pin in a ziplock bag. Add brown sugar and melted butter, pulsing again until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  3. Form the Crust Base: Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared pan and use the back of a spoon to firmly press it into an even layer across the bottom. Set aside.
  4. Mix Cream Cheese and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add Flavors: Beat in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lime juice just until combined.
  6. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to very stiff peaks.
  7. Combine Filling: Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, mixing carefully by hand to keep it airy.
  8. Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  9. Top with Lime Curd: Spread the room temperature lime curd evenly over the filling layer with a clean offset spatula.
  10. Chill to Set: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the cheesecake bars to firm up.
  11. Slice and Serve: Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang, place on a cutting board, and cut into squares. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Using room temperature cream cheese helps achieve a smoother filling.
  • Ensure the lime curd is at room temperature before spreading to prevent the filling from becoming watery.
  • If you don’t have graham crackers, digestive biscuits work as a good substitute.
  • For a lighter version, you can use reduced-fat cream cheese and substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
  • Make lime curd ahead of time to save preparation steps when assembling the bars.
  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/no-bake-lime-cheesecake-bars-recipe/