Best 2 Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of these Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes, a delightful treat that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. These individual cheesecakes are a perfect blend of tangy and sweet, featuring a creamy key lime filling nestled on a graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a burst of citrusy goodness, complemented by the rich and velvety texture of the cheesecake. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, these Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

This article provides two delectable recipes for Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes. The first recipe offers a classic approach, using fresh key limes for a vibrant and authentic flavor. The second recipe introduces a unique twist, incorporating coconut milk and shredded coconut for a tropical twist. Both recipes are easy to follow, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure success in your baking endeavor. Additionally, the article includes helpful tips and tricks to elevate your cheesecakes to perfection.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI KEY LIME CHEESECAKES

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These single-serve Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes are perfect for parties. They're homemade from scratch with the perfect amount of tart key lime flavor with mixed with sweet cheesecake.

Provided by Steph

Categories Dessert

Yield 18 mini cheesecakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter (melted)
12 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop green food coloring (optional)
whipped topping, for topping (optional)
lime slices, for topping (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place muffin liners in 18 regular size muffin tins.
In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter until the crumbs are evenly coated. Place a spoonful of mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin liner. Press down gently to even.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together filling ingredients until smooth. Pour the filling into each muffin tin cup.
Bake for 20-23 minutes, until the cheesecakes start to puff up. The centers of the cheesecakes will start to firm and the tops of the cheesecakes will start to crack.
Remove from the oven and let cool. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.
Before serving, top with whipped cream and lime slices (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2953 kcal, Fat 196 g, SaturatedFat 114 g, Cholesterol 546 mg, Sodium 2299 mg, Carbohydrate 262 g, Sugar 184 g, Protein 41 mg

MINI KEY LIME CHEESECAKES RECIPE - (4.5/5)

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Provided by Iggiewoman

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 muffin pan (12 muffins)
1 box vanilla wafers
2 limes
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (8-ounce) tub cool whip
1 can Reddi-whip
12 muffin pan liners

Steps:

Prep Muffin pan by placing 1 liner in each muffin cup and then add 1 vanilla wafer. Set aside. Squeeze the juice from 1 lime. Mix softened cream cheese, sugar and fresh lime together w/hand mixer on low, until well blended. Taste the mixture to determine if there is enough lime flavor to your liking, you may need to add 1 teaspoon more of fresh lime juice. Gently with a cake spatula fold in the tub of cool whip until all mixed in. Fill the lined muffin pans to the top. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove from fridge and remove cheesecakes from pan you can repeat if you have leftover mix. Remove liners from the cakes and place on serving dish add dollop of Reddi-whip and thin slice of lime. I usually cut lime in half it looks better. Then serve! If you aren't ready to serve you can still remove cheesecake from pan leaving liners on and wait until serving to remove liners and decorate!

Tips:

Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before you start baking. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
Use fresh key limes for the best flavor. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
Don't overmix the cheesecake batter. Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough.
Bake the cheesecakes in a water bath. This will help prevent them from cracking.
Let the cheesecakes cool completely before serving. This will help them set properly.

Conclusion:

These mini key lime cheesecakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these cheesecakes a try. You won't be disappointed.