Description
Creamy lime mousse cheesecake whisks you into a tropical paradise of tangy sweetness. Silky layers of zesty flavor dance across your palate, promising a refreshing escape from ordinary desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 12 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 12 cup unsalted butter
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 14 cup granulated sugar
- 14 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Stabilizers and Garnish:
- 1 envelope (0.25 ounces) unflavored gelatin
- Zest of 2 limes
- Lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Craft a buttery foundation by pulverizing graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form the base of the dessert.
- Press the crumbly blend into a springform pan, then bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow the crust to cool completely.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky canvas by beating until luxuriously smooth, incorporating sugar and vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Whip heavy cream into billowy peaks, gently folding into the cream cheese mixture to create an airy texture.
- Enhance the filling with vibrant lime juice and zest, introducing a citrusy brightness that will dance across the palate.
- If using gelatin, dissolve in warm water, ensuring complete integration into the mixture for stabilization.
- Carefully pour the lime-infused filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the surface with a gentle touch.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the cheesecake to set and develop its characteristic firmness.
- Prepare the mousse topping by whipping additional heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff, delicate peaks form.
- Delicately fold lime juice into the whipped cream, creating a light and tangy mousse layer.
- Generously spoon or elegantly pipe the lime mousse over the chilled cheesecake, creating visual intrigue.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh lime zest, adding a final burst of citrus aroma and visual appeal.
- Serve thoroughly chilled, inviting guests to indulge in this refreshing, zesty dessert.
Notes
- Choose graham crackers with a balanced sweetness to complement the zesty lime flavor, avoiding overly sugary options that might overpower the dessert.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and preventing lumps in the filling.
- Dissolve gelatin carefully to prevent clumping, using a gentle heat method and stirring consistently for a silky texture.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks but avoid over-beating, which can make the mousse grainy and less smooth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 148 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg