Description
This Refreshing Lime Mousse Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of a classic cheesecake with a zesty lime mousse layer for a delightful and refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Base:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Mousse Layer:
- 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
- 1 tablespoon cold water (for blooming)
- 1 tablespoon hot water (to dissolve)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- Extra lime zest or whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
- Make the cheesecake base: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla. Spread over crust.
- Make the mousse layer: Bloom gelatin in cold water, dissolve in hot water. Whisk lime juice and sugar, then add gelatin. Whip cream to stiff peaks, fold in lime mixture.
- Chill and serve: Spread mousse over base, refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped cream and lime zest before serving.
Notes
- This dessert can be made up to a day ahead, making it ideal for summer gatherings or citrus enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake + Baking (crust only)
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
