These cute little no bake key lime cheesecake jars only take 7 ingredients and just a few minutes to make. They are a perfect individual dessert that travel well. Make a batch for your next party!
These fun little key lime cheesecakes are a perfect single serve dessert. They come together easily and are a great make ahead treat.
When it’s time to serve, you just pass out jars. There is no cutting or fussing required!
Plus, the jars make them easily transportable. You can even toss them in a picnic basket or cooler and have a fun treat for the beach or picnic.
I originally shared these yummy jarred cheesecakes in 2017. I made them for a coworker’s son’s rehearsal dinner.
Since then, they have been back by request several times. Little Dude even requested them for his birthday treat more than once.
I am always happy to oblige because even though they look impressive, they are so easy to make. It really only takes a few minutes to complete each step.
Plus they can be made a day or two ahead of time and stored in the fridge. Which makes them extra convenient.
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We like to pipe a little bit of cream cheese whipped cream on top. The cream cheese adds great stability to whipped cream. So, again, you can do it in advance.
Of course, you can skip this step if you don’t want to make some. However, it does make them look more polished and even more fun to eat.
If you pipe on a nice design, these key lime cheesecakes are fancy enough to be served at a nicer celebration. Don’t save them for something fancy though.
They’re also perfect for a BBQ, a picnic, a potluck, or just because. They would also be a fun baby or bridal shower dessert.
The filling has a great creamy texture with that citrus zing. They take very little garnishing and still have a wow factor.
So go ahead, buy some cute little 4 oz jars. I already have about 100 more ideas on how to fill them!
Ps. If you are looking for a baked key lime cheesecake recipe, I have one of those too! 😉
Storage
Store your little key lime cheesecakes in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Eat them frozen for an extra refreshing treat.
No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars
Ingredients
Crust
- 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
Filling
- 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup key lime juice
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Stir together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Melt the butter and pour it over the graham cracker mixture, stirring to coat. The mixture should look like wet sand.1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs, 4 Tablespoons butter, 2 Tablespoons sugar
- Divide the graham cracker mixture among the 20 jars, pushing it down slightly. You should have a generous Tablespoon of crust for each jar.
- Beat room temperature cream cheese on medium speed until it is smooth.16 ounces cream cheese
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, a little at a time, beating between until smooth and incorporated.28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Whip in the key lime juice. Be sure the scrape the sides of the bowl multiple times and beat until smooth.1 cup key lime juice
- Spoon cream cheese mixture into jars. We like to use a large cookie scoop or ice cream scoop for this.
- If you would like to use the cream cheese whipped cream, beat the sugar and cream cheese until completely smooth. Stir in the vanilla if desired.4 ounces cream cheese, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- With the mixer running, slowly drizzle in the cream. Beat until it forms stiff peaks. Spoon or pipe on top of key lime cheesecake filling.1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chill in the fridge for a minimum of an hour before serving.
- Garnish with lime zest if desired.
Notes
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OMG, I love your little guy. So confident making these and doing the video as well. I’m going to make these tomorrow morning as I just got a call that unexpected guests will be here for dinner. I’m sure they’re going to love these!
Thank you! He is such a good helper. I agree, your guests will love these.
This sounds incredibly delicious!!! 100% going to make this!!! Also, this is the best written recipe I’ve ever seen! I often use my phone for recipes and have to scroll up and down to look back at the ingredients list after I read each step. Thank you for including the ingredients at the end of each step! Amazing! I will subscribe, pin, follow, etc.!!!
I am so glad you like it, thank you!
Loved by everyone who ate it. Delicious!
That video was adorable- your little guy is very adept in the kitchen and neat too!
Thank you! He really does do a very good job helping in the kitchen.
I have to make dessert for 160 people. This looks easy and good. Thought I would make 2-3 weeks ahead and freeze. What about a chocolate wafer or oreo for crust to make it easier. Thought I would sprinkle with dyed coconut. Any thoughts
I think that’s a great idea! I have done them for large groups, and they do come together pretty quickly. I have seen folks do Oreo crusts with key lime pie, or you could do golden Oreos. I would probably make a small batch with a few different options and freeze them for a bit to make sure you like how they come out. But I love this idea all the way around and wish you luck!
Carlee, I cannot wait to try this recipe, so simple and fun. Thank you for the video and the recipe. I love watching you and your little one cooking together, it reminds me of cooking with my mom, and also cooking with my little ones. He did a great job and the sign he made with his dad is great! You have a lot to be proud of!
Thank you so much, that really means a lot. We have great fun cooking together.
Does the whipped cream hold up overnight or does it need stabilizing?
The whipped cream holds up overnight because the cream cheese helps to stabilize it.
@Carlee, thank you
Was the filling runny/ thin?
Currently making them, but seems so thin and I haven’t even added the lime juice yet 😬
The lime juice will react with the condensed milk and thicken it up a bit as it chills. It shouldn’t be really runny, but it is pretty soft when you are putting it together. The acid and some time in the refrigerator will change that.
That is good to know! Thanks. I’m ready to make these now!!
I want to make these for a baby shower. I’d like to make them the day before, do I need to cover them overnight? If so how.
That will be perfect! If your jars have lids, that is the easiest way. Otherwise you could put the jars in a pan or box and cover the whole thing with plastic wrap. Otherwise each jar could get some plastic wrap and a rubber band to hold it in place.
Made them for my moms birthday! And St Patrick’s day. I added a drop of green food coloring. So delicious, easy to serve, make ahead of time and cute to boot!! Next I’m going to make them and freeze them! Thanks for sharing!
I am so glad you liked them! I think they would be wonderful frozen.