🍋 Summer Lime Cheesecake Slice — A Zesty No-Bake Treat!
When summer heat kicks in, who wants to turn on the oven? This Summer Lime Cheesecake Slice is cool, creamy, and bursting with citrus freshness. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth lime-infused cheesecake filling, and a glossy lime topping, it’s the ultimate sunny-day dessert — no oven required (unless you want a firmer base)!
Whether you’re planning a BBQ, picnic, or just craving something tangy-sweet, this cheesecake slice is easy to make, light to eat, and hard to resist.
🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need
📍 For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
📍 For the Filling:
- 2 packs (16 oz total) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional, for extra firmness)
📍 For the Lime Topping:
- ½ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Green food coloring (optional for color pop)
- Thin lime slices & fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
👩🍳 How to Make It
✅ Step 1: Make the Crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) only if you want to bake your base for extra crispness.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press evenly into a parchment-lined pan or springform base.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for a no-bake option.
✅ Step 2: Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add condensed milk, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla.
- (Optional): Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp warm water and mix it in for a firmer hold.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set.
✅ Step 3: Prepare the Lime Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine lime juice, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Add green food coloring (optional) and let it cool to room temperature.
- Pour over chilled cheesecake and gently spread.
✅ Step 4: Garnish & Serve
- Garnish with thin lime slices, fresh mint leaves, or even lime zest curls.
- For extra flair: dust with powdered sugar or dot the edges with lime jelly.
💡 Pro Tips for a Perfect Cheesecake Slice
- Use key limes for a more tropical flavor.
- Want it extra firm? Use the gelatin and let chill overnight.
- For a tart punch, increase lime zest or top with candied lime peel.
- Swap graham crackers for digestive biscuits or shortbread cookies for a buttery twist.
🍽️ The Perfect Summer Dessert
This no-bake lime cheesecake is refreshing, light, and just sweet enough to satisfy your cravings. It’s also great for prepping ahead — and it looks as gorgeous as it tastes. Serve it chilled on a hot afternoon, and watch it disappear slice by slice.
