Description
Key Lime Cheesecake Bites are a deliciously zesty dessert that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the refreshing flavor of key lime, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a lined muffin tin.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add key lime juice and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Fold in the whipped topping until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the muffin tin.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more key lime juice to taste.
- These bites can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Key Lime Cheesecake Bites, dessert, cheesecake, key lime, zesty dessert