{"id":"a6aac375-d55b-45b5-8db6-27a155bf0199","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/a6aac375-d55b-45b5-8db6-27a155bf0199","source_url":"https://hostessatheart.com/no-bake-lime-cheesecake/","title":"No-Bake Lime Cheesecake","description":"Try our easy no-bake lime cheesecake - cool, creamy, and make-ahead friendly! Perfect for summer gatherings or anytime you crave citrus sweetness.","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT265M","image_url":"https://hostessatheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/No-Bake-Lime-Cheesecake-SQ.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1½ cups graham cracker crumbs","item":"graham cracker crumbs","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 tbsp unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":6,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"24 soft ladyfingers (20 to 24 trimmed to be the same size approximately)","item":"soft ladyfingers","quantity":24,"preparation":"20 to 24 trimmed to be the same size approximately"},{"text":"2½ tsp gelatin","item":"gelatin","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 cup lime juice","item":"lime juice","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"16 oz cream cheese","item":"cream cheese","quantity":16,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 cup sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"6 ounces white baking chocolate (melted and slightly cooled)","item":"white baking chocolate","quantity":6,"unit":"oz","preparation":"melted and slightly cooled"},{"text":"1 lime zest (approximately 2 teaspoons)","item":"lime zest","quantity":1,"preparation":"approximately 2 teaspoons"},{"text":"1 cup whipped cream","item":"whipped cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"lime and strawberry slices for topping","item":"lime and strawberry slices for topping"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the butter in the microwave until melted.  In a small mixing bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and butter until crumbly."},{"number":2,"text":"Arrange the ladyfingers around the outer edge of a springform pan.  It helps to trim one edge of the cookie to be flat."},{"number":3,"text":"Press the graham cracker crust into the pan and press down with your fingers or a glass. Once the graham cracker crust is pressed down, the ladyfingers will stay in place.  Set to one side for now."},{"number":4,"text":"In a small bowl, mix the gelatin with the lime juice.  Stir until incorporated and let bloom for 5 minutes.  Warm in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to melt it into a liquid."},{"number":5,"text":"Melt the white baking chocolate slowly in the microwave or over a double boiler until smooth and creamy. Set it aside and let it cool slightly."},{"number":6,"text":"In a large bowl, beat, on high, together the cream cheese and the sugar until smooth, about 3-4 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Add the white chocolate, lime gelatin and lime zest and beat until fully incorporated, another 2 minutes."},{"number":8,"text":"Add the whipped cream and slowly fold it in until just mixed. You don’t want to deflate the whipped cream."},{"number":9,"text":"Pour over the graham crust and chill in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours.  Transfer to a serving dish and top with slices of lime and strawberries."},{"number":10,"text":"Serve chilled."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:04.3324+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:04.3324+00:00"}