No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake in a Jar

By Hollister1121

These No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecakes in a jar are super fantastic. They are incredibly easy to make and have the perfect key lime flavor!

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• Filling:
• 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 3 tbsp key lime juice
• zest of 2 key limes
• 4 oz. Cool Whip, plus a little more for topping
• 1-2 drops of green food coloring (optional)
• Supplies: 6 - 4 oz. jars

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from lifeloveandsugar.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter.
2. Divide the graham cracker crumb mixture evenly among the six jars. Lightly press down to make the crust.
3. Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, key lime juice and key lime zest together in a large bowl until smooth and well combined.
4. Gently stir in Cool Whip and green food color.
5. Pipe, or spoon, cheesecake mixture into the six jars.
6. Top with additional Cool Whip.
7. Refrigerate for about 5 hours or until firm.