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Lime Cheesecake Mousse

Lime Cheesecake Mousse

Creamy no-bake Lime Cheesecake Mousse with a buttery crust. Easy, refreshing dessert perfect for summer. Ready in 30 min plus chill time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g graham crackers or speculoos cookies finely crushed
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 120 g unsalted butter melted
  • 450 g cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 200 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 250 ml heavy whipping cream cold
  • 120 ml fresh lime juice about 4-5 limes
  • 2 zest from limes
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin optional, for a firmer set
  • 250 ml heavy whipping cream cold
  • 30 g powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • extra for decoration lime zest

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Microplane

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix crushed cookies with granulated sugar and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Cool the crust completely on a rack.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until firm peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Add lime zest and lime juice, folding until the mixture is uniform.
  9. Pour the cheesecake mousse filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. To make the topping, whip cold heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form, then add lime juice.
  12. Spread or dollop lime whipped cream on top before serving. Garnish with extra lime zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth filling. This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Use fresh limes for the best taste; bottled juice can be used in a pinch. The mousse can be frozen without the whipped cream; add it just before serving for the best texture.
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