Best 8 Mousse Topped Lime Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Mousse-Topped Lime Cheesecake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite dessert seamlessly blends the tangy zest of lime with the creamy richness of cheesecake, topped with a luscious mousse that adds a light and airy touch. As you delve into this extraordinary creation, you'll encounter a symphony of textures, from the velvety smoothness of the mousse to the dense and creamy cheesecake filling, all resting on a crisp and crumbly graham cracker crust. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for crafting this masterpiece, along with additional variations to cater to diverse preferences. Explore the tangy delight of the Classic Lime Cheesecake, featuring a vibrant lime curd filling, or embark on a tropical adventure with the Key Lime Cheesecake, bursting with the flavors of zesty key limes. For a unique twist, try the White Chocolate Lime Cheesecake, where the sweetness of white chocolate harmonizes perfectly with the tangy lime. And for those seeking a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Lime Cheesecake offers a delightful alternative without compromising on flavor or texture. Embark on this culinary adventure and create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression on your palate and memories.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE



No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake image

This easy mousse-like treat blends the tartness of Key lime pie with the richness of cheesecake. Its graham-cracker crust sets in the freezer rather than the oven, and the traditional whipped-cream topping is folded right into the filling, along with fresh citrus juice and zest, cream cheese, and sweetened condensed milk. Chill it overnight, and wake up to a world of bliss.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes one 9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely ground graham crackers (from 9 crackers)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup fresh Key lime juice, plus 2 teaspoons grated zest (from 16 limes), and thinly sliced lime rounds for serving
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cold heavy cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Stir in butter until mixture resembles wet sand and holds together when squeezed. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze until firm, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and condensed milk on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add lime juice, zest, and vanilla. Beat 1 minute more.
  • In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into cream-cheese mixture. Pour over chilled crust; smooth top with an offset spatula. Cover with plastic and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 3 days.
  • Run a knife along cake's edge before releasing sides of pan, then under bottom to loosen. Serve, garnished with lime rounds.

NEW YORK-STYLE CHEESECAKE MOUSSE



New York-Style Cheesecake Mousse image

This cheesecake mousse actually tastes better after chilling overnight. Once chilled, it can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to three days. Berries are optional, but they're a flavorful and festive way to dress up this dessert. -Caroline Wamelink, Cleveland Heights, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sliced fresh strawberries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Divide among 12 dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Combine cracker crumbs and sugar in a small bowl; add butter and mix well. Press to a 1/4-in. thickness on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool completely. , Just before serving, crumble graham cracker mixture; sprinkle over mousse. Top with strawberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE



White Chocolate Mousse Key Lime Cheesecake image

This is a must at every family holiday dinner....

Provided by Cheryl Kaelin

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST
2 c graham crackers
1/4 c sugar
1/2 c butter
FILLING
6 Tbsp key lime juice
1 pkg 1 packet unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 c heavy cream divided
10 oz white chocolate chopped
3 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese
1 c sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp lima zest
1 1/2 oz white chocolate grated or shaved for garnish
- candied lime or peel fr garnished
CANDIED LIME
4 limes
2 c sugar
2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Crust Mix together the cracker, sugar, and butter. Press the mixture into bottom and 1-inche up the sides of a 10-inch spring form pan. Set aside
  • 2. Filling In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the lime juice. Whisk in the gelatin and 1/2 cup of the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Remove the pan from the hear. Add 10 ounces of chopped white chocolate, stir until smooth. Allow to cool.
  • 3. Using a electric mixer, blend together the cream chess, sugar and lime zest in a medium bowl until smooth. Slowly beat into the cooled white chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture.
  • 4. Using clean, dry beaters, beat the reaming 2-cups heavy cram in a small bowl until it forms soft peaks. Fold it into the white chocolate mixture and pout into the pie crust. Cover and freeze overnight.
  • 5. Remove from freezer and run a sharp knife around inside of springform pan to help loosen the pie. Release springform from the bottom of the pan and transfer the pie to serving plate. Grate or curl the white chocolate over the top and garnished with candied limes. Cut into wedges with a knife that has been dipped into hot water and serve.
  • 6. Candied Limes Bring a medium-sized saucepan of water to boil over medium heat. Add the lime glance for a couple of minuets. Set aside Put the limes in another medium saucepan and cover with equal parts of sugar and water. Simmer, covered over low heat for 1 hour. Remove the limes and drain until almost dry. Roll into sugar and set aside to dry.
  • 7. You can also garnished with fresh limes, squeezing the lime over the sliced cheesecake give it a little zing...

LAYERED LIME CHEESECAKE



Layered lime cheesecake image

Make this stunning layered, citrussy dessert ahead of time if you're entertaining. It's a crowd-pleaser that's part key lime pie, part cheesecake, part trifle

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

250g gingernut biscuits
125g unsalted butter, melted
600g cream cheese
100g icing sugar
3 limes, zested (save the juice to use in the glaze)
300ml double cream, whipped to soft peaks
4 gelatine leaves
100g caster sugar
6 limes, juiced and pared, and zest of 3 to 6 limes, zest pared off on 3 with a peeler and all juiced

Steps:

  • Whizz the biscuits to crumbs in a food processor, or tip into a food bag and crush with a rolling pin. Mix with the melted butter, then press into the base of a 20cm springform cake tin. Chill in the fridge until needed.
  • Put the cream cheese, icing sugar and lime zest in a bowl, then beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Tip in the double cream and continue beating until completely combined. Spoon the cream mixture onto the biscuit base, working from the edges inwards and making sure that there are no air bubbles. Smooth the top of the cheesecake down with the back of a dessert spoon. Leave to set in the fridge while you make the glaze.
  • Soak the gelatine leaves in cold water. Tip the other ingredients for the glaze into a saucepan with 200ml water. Cook gently until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is simmering. Drain and squeeze the gelatine of any excess water, then stir into the hot syrup to dissolve. Leave everything to infuse until just warm, then sieve the syrup into a jug. When cooled, pour over the cheesecake and put in the fridge overnight to set. Carefully remove the cake from tin before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

SUMMER CHEESECAKE MOUSSE



Summer Cheesecake Mousse image

Your favorite sweet and tangy dessert just got scoopable. We layered this creamy mousse with crushed graham crackers and berry jam in glass jars. As an alternative, spread the mousse on graham crackers and top with fresh berries or your favorite berry jam.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup sour cream
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped out
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon powdered gelatin
5 to 6 graham crackers (full sheets), coarsely crushed (1 cup)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup your favorite berry jam
1/2 cup assorted fresh berries
4 sprigs fresh mint

Steps:

  • Beat together the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar, in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add in the sour cream, vanilla bean seeds and a pinch of salt and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Dissolve 1 teaspoon gelatin in 1 tablespoon hot water and beat into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Mix the crushed graham crackers, butter and granulated sugar in a small bowl until moist.
  • Spoon the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of four 6-ounce glass mason jars (don't press it down). Top with 1/4 cup of the cream cheese mixture, then 2 tablespoons of jam, spreading it all the way to the side of the jar, then another 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours. Garnish with fresh berries and mint.

NO BAKE LIME MOUSSE TORTE



No Bake Lime Mousse Torte image

This torte is tart and tangy. I take it to a lot of potluck dinners and everyone raves and begs for the recipe. It is easy and can be made several days ahead. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

Provided by RB1953

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     White Chocolate

Time 8h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons melted butter
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
⅔ cup lime juice
2 ½ cups heavy cream, divided
9 ounces white chocolate, chopped
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in a large bowl. Pour in melted butter, and mix thoroughly. Press into the bottom and one inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Sprinkle the gelatin over the lime juice in a small bowl, and set aside to soften. Bring 1/2 cup of whipping cream to a simmer in a heavy pan. Remove from heat, and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let soften for two minutes, then whisk until smooth. Mix the gelatin into the warmed chocolate until melted; set aside to cool to room temperature. Beat remaining 2 cups of cream to stiff peaks in a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese with the sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Slowly blend white chocolate mixture into cream cheese, then mix in lime zest. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, and pour into prepared crust. Cover pan with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 52 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 31.5 g, Sodium 295 mg, Sugar 37 g

PHILADELPHIA VANILLA MOUSSE CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIA Vanilla Mousse Cheesecake image

After baking, this creamy vanilla cheesecake on a vanilla wafer crust gets a second layer of cream cheese with whipped topping and more vanilla for an elegant, special occasion dessert.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 6h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

40 NILLA Wafers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened, divided
1 cup sugar, divided
4 teaspoons vanilla, divided
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) tub COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Mix wafer crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat 3 pkg. cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp. vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool completely in pan.
  • Beat remaining cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in COOL WHIP; spread over cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 hours. Remove rim of pan before serving cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 105.5 mg, Fat 23.6 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 292.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

LIME MOUSSE CAKE



Lime Mousse Cake image

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Chocolate     Dessert     Mother's Day     Cream Cheese     Lime     Summer     Birthday     Shower     Chill     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Crust
2 cups ground gingersnap cookies (about 38 cookies)
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
6 tablespoons Key lime juice or fresh lime juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 1/2 cups chilled whipping cream
9 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons grated lime peel

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Combine ground cookies and sugar in processor. Add melted butter and process, using on/off turns, until moist clumps form. Press mixture onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 10-inch-diameter springform pan.
  • For filling:
  • Place lime juice in bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over to soften. Bring 1/2 cup cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Stir in gelatin mixture. Cool slightly. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and lime peel in large bowl to blend. Slowly beat white chocolate mixture into cream cheese mixture. Using clean dry beaters, beat remaining 2 cups whipping cream in another large bowl to peaks. Fold into white chocolate mixture. Pour filling into prepared crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Release pan sides from cake. Transfer cake to platter and serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality limes for the best flavor.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the lime juice and zest, beating until well combined.
  • Fold in the whipped cream until just combined.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • For the mousse topping, whip the cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold in the lime juice and zest.
  • Spread the mousse topping over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Garnish with lime slices and lime zest before serving.

Conclusion:

This mousse-topped lime cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's light and refreshing, with a tangy lime flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. The mousse topping adds a creamy and decadent touch that takes this cheesecake to the next level. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, this mousse-topped lime cheesecake is the perfect choice.

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