Description
Deliciously creamy mini cheesecakes with a zesty key lime flavor, perfect for a tropical treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Whipped cream for topping
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, key lime juice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crusts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and lime zest before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more key lime juice.
- These can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Key Lime Mini Cheesecakes, Mini Cheesecakes, Tropical Dessert, Key Lime Pie