Refreshing Lime Mousse Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
Zest of 2 limes
Optional: 1 envelope (0.25 oz) unflavored gelatin
For the Lime Mousse
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
Lime zest (for garnish)
Directions
Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan. Bake 8-10 mins. Cool.
Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream, lime juice, and zest. Add dissolved gelatin if using.
Assemble: Pour filling over crust. Chill for 4 hrs until set.
Mousse: Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff. Fold in lime juice. Spread over set cheesecake.
Garnish: Sprinkle lime zest on top. Serve chilled and enjoy!