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December 29, 2022

Mini Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

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Mini Key Lime Cheesecake – Make these cute mini key lime cheesecakes that are full of key lime flavor, but are also sweet, creamy and extremely delicious. Super easy to make using a muffin pan and muffin paper liners. These Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes makes the perfect dessert for Easter or any special occasion or any time of the year.

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mini key lime cheesecake

If you love a combination of sweet, tart and creamy, these mini key lime cheesecakes are ideal for you. With a buttery, homemade graham cracker crust and luscious, creamy key lime cheesecake filling, these mini cheesecakes are the ultimate dessert for any time of the year. Their size make them a perfect fit for parties too. Learn how to make these cute, delicious and easy Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes!

This post is about how to make easy and delicious Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes with a whipped cream topping.

Mini Key Lime Cheesecake RECIPE

These mini key lime cheesecakes are a simple crowd-friendly recipe that is great for parties! Smooth cream cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and the perfect amount of zing from fresh key limes. For this recipe, we are going to use our old friend – a muffin pan. It’s the perfect way to make these cute, little lime cheesecakes in no time. The filling for these mini cheesecakes is rich and filled with a zesty key lime flavor. I honestly think that these citrusy mini cakes are ideal for any special day.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

  • They are the cutest mini cheesecakes. Irressistable!
  • Filled with a punch of key lime flavor. Tart, but creamy and sweet at the same time.
  • Perfect to make for a large crowd.

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INGREDIENT NOTES FOR MINI KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

  • Graham crackers – You will need to pulse full sheets of graham crackers in a food processor.
  • Key lime juice & Key Lime Zest – Main ingredients that can’t be substituted.
  • Unsalted Butter – Do not use margarine or butter with salt, since the salt amount can varie from brand to brand.
  • Granulated sugar – You can use brown sugar or white granulated sugar.
  • Cream cheese – Philadelphia cream cheese is what we use.
  • Heavy Cream or Sour Cream – Breaks up the heaviness of the cream cheese and creates a smoother, creamier filling.
  • Green Food Dye – Just to make them look more obvious that these are mini key lime cheesecakes. But it’s completely optional.
  • Egg – Make sure your eggs are at room temperature before you add them to the cheesecake filling.
  • Vanilla Extract – To make cheesecakes more flavorful.

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EASY MINI KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

These citrus flavored mini cheesecakes are so insanely easy to make. No fussing around with long baking times. Easy, quick and simple. They bake up in about 20 minutes and cool much faster than a big cheesecake. Perfect for when you are having a large crowd over at your house and need something quick and crowd-friendly. These mini lime cheesecakes feature an easy, buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, smooth and key lime flavored cheesecake filling.

HOW TO MAKE KEY LIME CHEESECAKES

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Use a regular 12-count muffin pan, I suggest lining each cavity with cupcake liners for easier removal.
  • For The Crust – Add the graham crackers to a food processor and process until you have fine crumbs. Scoop the crumbs into a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Mix until well combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between all 12 cavities in the mini cheesecake pan, pressing each one down firmly. Bake for 5 minutes and then set aside.
  • For The Cheesecake Filling – In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, add in the sour cream and granulated sugar and mix until well combined. Add in the key lime juice, zest, green food dye and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.  Then, add in the egg and mix on low speed until just combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between all 12 cavities in the mini cheesecake pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops of the cheesecakes are set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature. Then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • Top them off with a heavy whipping cream swirl, lime zest and a piece of lime. Enjoy!

RECIPE FAQ’S

CAN I USE BOTTLED KEY LIME JUICE?

Definitely! It’s an easier way to make this recipe even more simple and fool-proof. You don’t need to juice about 20 limes to get the desired amount of juice. Feel free to use the bottled one!

Can I Make Them In Advance?

Yes! You can make them the night before and serve them the next day. Pop them out from the refrigerator, top off with heavy whipped cream and you are good to go.

key lime cheesecakes

Mini Key Lime Cheesecake

Mini Key Lime Cheesecake - Make these cute mini key lime cheesecakes that are full of key lime flavor, but are also sweet, creamy and extremely delicious. Super easy to make using a muffin pan and muffin paper liners. These Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes makes the perfect dessert for Easter or any special occasion or any time of the year.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • muffin liners

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cream cheese (around 349g)
  • 3 tbsp fresh key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 2 drops green food gel
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • lime wedges
  • whipping cream

For The Crust

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Use a regular 12-count muffin pan, I suggest lining each cavity with cupcake liners for easier removal.
  • For The Crust - Add the graham crackers to a food processor and process until you have fine crumbs. Scoop the crumbs into a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and sugar. Mix until well combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between all 12 cavities in the mini cheesecake pan, pressing each one down firmly. Bake for 5 minutes and then set aside.
  • For The Cheesecake Filling - In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, add in the sour cream and granulated sugar and mix until well combined. Add in the key lime juice, zest, green food dye and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.  Then, add in the egg and mix on low speed until just combined. Evenly distribute the mixture between all 12 cavities in the mini cheesecake pan.
  • Bake at 325°F for 15 to 18 minutes or until the tops of the cheesecakes are set.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool at room temperature. Then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 3-4 hours or overnight.
  • Top them off with a heavy whipping cream swirl, lime zest and a piece of lime. Enjoy!
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  1. April | Chaos & Wine says

    December 29, 2022 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    I used to live in Florida and I love key lime pie! These are simply delicious and an adorable way to serve key lime pies!

    Reply
    • blogrebechij says

      December 30, 2022 at 8:04 am

      They are so flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
  2. Jimmy Clare says

    December 29, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    My grandpa used to love key lime pie he would probably like these

    Reply
    • blogrebechij says

      December 30, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Ah, that’s so sweet!

      Reply
  3. Kirsten Smith says

    January 5, 2023 at 12:44 pm

    I’m a sucker for anything key lime. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Lyssa says

    January 5, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    Oh yum! These look so good! I can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  5. Bobbi says

    April 14, 2023 at 8:48 pm

    If these were made using a mini muffin tin, how long should they be baked for?

    Reply
    • blogrebechij says

      April 17, 2023 at 11:28 am

      Hello! Around 15-18 minutes.

      Reply
  6. Laurie Griggs says

    April 22, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    I adore this recipe. Will be making for a summer gathering. Thanks.

    Reply
    • blogrebechij says

      April 24, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

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