No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits
No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Parfaits are one of my family's favorite summer desserts! I've served them (either as individual parfaits or family-style) on 4th of July for as long as I can remember. Graham cracker crumbs are layered between cool, creamy key lime cheesecake filling. Plus, they're perfect for making in advance! Everyone will want the recipe!
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Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 407kcal
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Equipment
Stand mixer with whisk and paddle attachments
Weck or mason jars (if serving individual portions) or a large 9x13 baking dish (for family-style)
Ingredients
- 12 honey graham crackers, finely ground, plus a few additional crackers for crumbling on top before serving
- 5 Tbsp granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp Kosher salt
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- 1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup key lime or regular lime juice, about 4 limes
- zest from 3 limes, about 1-2 Tbsp
- Note: If you want to decorate with lime wedges or rounds, you'll need an additional 2-3 limes
Instructions
- Make the graham cracker crumbs. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 5 Tbsp sugar, and ¾ tsp Kosher salt. Add 6 Tbsp melted butter, then stir until the mixture begins to stick together. Set aside.
- Whip the cream. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, whip ⅔ cup heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to another bowl, then switch out whisk attachment with the paddle attachment.
- Make the key lime cream cheese filling. Add 1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk along with 16oz room temperature cream cheese, then beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add 1 tsp vanilla extract, ⅓ cup fresh lime juice, and the zest from 3 limes, then beat an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Fold in the whipped cream. Add whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture, then gently fold with a spatula until thoroughly mixed.
- Assemble the key lime parfaits. In 6 small glass jars (or one large baking dish, if serving family-style) alternate layers of graham cracker crumbs with key lime cheesecake until you reach the top. Place lid(s) on (or cover with plastic wrap), then chill in fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight. Garnish each cheesecake with extra graham cracker crumbs (do this just before serving to maintain a little crunch) and thinly sliced lime rounds or wedges.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare up to 3 days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- Store: Keep parfaits covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Freezing: While the filling can be frozen, it slightly alters the texture. For best results, serve fresh!
Nutrition
Serving: 1parfait | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 40.3g | Protein: 8.4g | Fat: 24.8g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 594mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 31.3g
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