You will want to serve this No Bake Lime Cheesecake for your next summer potluck or BBQ. It starts with a Nilla Wafer crust, then creamy layers of lime cheesecake. Super easy and so refreshing!
No Bake Lime Cheesecake
If you are a fan of easy cheesecakes, this recipe is for you. It’s very similar to my No Bake Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake and also the No Bake Raspberry Cheesecake that I have posted here on my blog. The only difference you will find is the flavor of the JellO.
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No baking required desserts are always great especially during the summer months — no need to turn on the oven. No Bake Lime Cheesecake is perfect for that reason. In just a few minutes you can have this super tasty dessert chilling in the fridge without sweating yourself out of the kitchen.
This Lime Cheesecake starts with a Nilla Wafer Crust. I like that the wafers add a bit of vanilla sweetness that pairs so well with the lime. If you would prefer a graham cracker crust, I say go for it! It will not overly change the cheesecakes flavor profile.
I have a couple of easy to make layers in this cheesecake. They consist of a mixture of plain creamy cheesecake and lime flavored from Jell-O cheesecake. You could certainly make this one with two simple layers, and the results will be the same. I prefer to have a couple of lime layers.
If you are a fan of lime desserts, you will want to see some of these other lime recipes that I have shared:
Ingredients needed to make No Bake Lime Cheesecake
9 oz Vanilla Wafer Cookies
1 1/2 cup Sugar, divided
4 tbsp melted Butter
16 oz Cream Cheese, softened
16 oz Heavy Cream
1 3.3 oz box Lime Gelatin
1 cup boiling Water
Zest from 1 Lime
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
How to make No Bake Lime Cheesecake
Pulse vanilla wafers in food processor until finely chopped.
Add 3/4 cup sugar and the melted butter.
Pulse until incorporated.
Grease bottom and sides of 9″ spring form pan.
Press mixture firmly into bottom and slightly up sides of the pan.
Place in freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until well blended.
In a medium bowl, combine the gelatin and boiling water.
Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved. Set aside.
Zest a lime and set aside.
Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Add half of the whipped cream mixture to cooled gelatin and add the lime zest.
Whisk until blended. Set aside.
Fold remainder of whipped cream mixture into cream cheese mixture.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture over crust.
Pour 2 cups of lime whipped cream mixture over cream cheese mixture.
Gently spread remaining cream cheese mixture over lime mixture.
Pour remaining lime whipped cream mixture over plain cream cheese mixture.
If desired, take a butter knife and gently glide through cream cheese layers to swirl.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
You can optionally garnish with whipped topping and cherries
Tips for making the Best No Bake Lime Cheesecake:
Heavily grease your springform pan. This process will help when releasing the ring from the insert.
Use a food processor to crush your Nilla Wafers if you have one on hand. You can most certainly break them by placing in a zipper bag and crushing but, the method will take a bit more time.
Be sure to let the cream cheese soften entirely before making your filling. If you accidentally use hard unsoftened cream cheese, the mixture will not become creamy enough in texture.
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours, longer if possible. If you feel that the cheesecake is not set up, toss it in the freezer and allow it to freeze.
Garnish with additional whipped topping and cherries as I have. You could also garnish with fresh lime slices or even some nuts.
You will want to serve this No Bake Lime Cheesecake for your next summer potluck or BBQ. It starts with a Nilla Wafer crust, then creamy layers of lime cheesecake. Super easy and so refreshing!
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Looks delicious! And the light green color is perfect for an Easter or Spring party!