Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of these Mini Lime and Guava Cheesecakes (no-bake), a delightful dessert that requires no baking! Each mini cheesecake features a creamy and zesty lime filling complemented by a rich guava topping, making them perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to fancy dinner parties. With their vibrant colors and individual servings, these cheesecakes are not only delicious but also beautifully presented. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they promise to be a crowd favorite, leaving everyone craving more of this refreshing treat.
Ingredients
- 15 Maria cookies or 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 7 ounces guava paste
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Crush cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, lime juice, and zest. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Spoon cheesecake filling over each crust in muffin tins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare guava topping: Melt guava paste with water in a saucepan until smooth, cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecakes.
- Serve: Carefully remove from muffin tins using cupcake liners and enjoy chilled.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg