No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups gingersnap cookies
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 (8 ounce) bricks of cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup key lime juice bottled or fresh
- ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons key lime zest
- 1 (8 ounce) tub of whipped topping thawed
Optional Garnish
- whipped cream
- Key lime slices
- Extra key lime zest
Instructions
For the Crust:
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening. Then, set aside.
- Place the gingersnaps and ginger into a food processor, and mix on high speed until the cookies are finely ground.2 ½ cups gingersnap cookies, 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- With the food processor running on low speed, slowly pour in the melted butter for about 30 seconds or the crumbs start to pull away from the sides of the food processor.6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Transfer the cookie crumb mixture into the springform pan, and press it into the bottom and sides of the pan. Freeze for at least 20 minutes.
For the Filling:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer at medium speed to combine the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and free of lumps.3 (8 ounce) bricks of cream cheese, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Add the key lime juice, yogurt, and key lime zest and continue blending on low speed until everything is well combined.3 tablespoons key lime zest, ⅓ cup key lime juice, ¼ cup nonfat plain yogurt
- Fold in the whipped topping until just combined and there are no streaks or pockets of cream cheese.1 (8 ounce) tub of whipped topping
Assembly:
- Pour the filling over the frozen crust, and smooth out the filling with a spatula.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) or until the cheesecake is set.
- Top with whipped cream, extra key lime zest, or key lime slices, if desired.whipped cream, Key lime slices, Extra key lime zest
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cheesecake. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Alicia Jeanne Photography.
Nutrition Facts
No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
836
% Daily Value*
Fat
54
g
83
%
Saturated Fat
26
g
130
%
Trans Fat
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
109
mg
36
%
Sodium
629
mg
26
%
Potassium
170
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
82
g
27
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
60
g
67
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
1432
IU
29
%
Vitamin C
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
164
mg
16
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
