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Lime Mousse Cheesecake

This delightful Lime Mousse Cheesecake is a creamy, zesty dessert that's easy to make and perfect for impressing guests or enjoying at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups ¼ cup sugar
For the Creamy Filling
  • 16 ounces 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cups 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cups 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cups ⅓ cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
  • 2 pieces Zest of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnishing (Optional)
  • Lime slices or zest
  • Whipped cream

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.
  3. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool while we move on to the filling.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese for a couple of minutes until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until creamy—no one likes a lumpy cheesecake!
  3. Add the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until everything is well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled graham cracker crust and smooth out the top.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set, preferably overnight.
Serve
  1. Once your cheesecake is ready, carefully remove it from the springform pan.
  2. Top with whipped cream and extra lime zest or slices if desired. Serve chilled.

Notes

Don’t worry if your filling looks a little lumpy at first—mixing is part of the magic! Feel free to substitute lemon juice if you can’t find limes.