Here’s your Lime Mousse Cheesecake recipe with a zesty twist, structured for clarity and delicious results:
Lime Mousse Cheesecake
A creamy, tangy no-bake dessert with a buttery crust and refreshing lime mousse topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
For the Lime Mousse Topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (4–5 limes)
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- Optional: Green food coloring for vibrancy
Garnish:
- Lime slices
- Whipped cream
- Extra lime zest
Instructions
1. Crust:
- Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 15 minutes.
2. Cheesecake Layer:
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Spread over crust and smooth the top. Chill 1 hour.
3. Lime Mousse Topping:
- Whip 1 cup heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gradually add condensed milk, lime juice, and zest. Mix until smooth (add food coloring if desired).
- Spread over cheesecake layer.
4. Chill & Serve:
- Refrigerate 4+ hours (or overnight).
- Garnish with lime slices and zest.
Tips
- Extra tangy? Add more lime juice (1–2 tbsp).
- Lighter version? Use Greek yogurt in place of ½ the cream cheese.
- No condensed milk? Substitute with ½ cup powdered sugar + ¼ cup milk.
This bright, creamy dessert is perfect for warm days! 🌞🍋
Let me know if you’d like a vegan or sugar-free variation!
