Mini Key Lime Cheesecake Cups

16 (½ cup jars)

Ingredients

Base:

  • 2 cups (220 g) graham crumbs
  • ½ cup (113 g) Lactantia Salted Butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar

Filling:

  • 750 g (26 oz) Lactantia cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (165 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) key lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla paste
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) Lactantia 35% Whipping Cream

Garnish:

  • 1 cup (250 mL) Lactantia 35% Whipping Cream
  • Sliced limes
  • Lime zest

Directions

  1. Wash hands thoroughly and sanitize all work surfaces and equipment. Use designated cutting boards for products being used.
  2. In a medium bowl combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until evenly coated and sandy in texture.
  3. Divide crumb crust evenly among 16 × ½ cup mason jars (about 2 tbsp each). Do not press down. Chill while preparing filling.
  4. In a large bowl beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add brown sugar and beat until fully combined and glossy.
  6. Mix in key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla paste until smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl whip 1 ½ cup whipping cream to soft peaks.
  8. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until light and airy. Chill for 1 hour to firm slightly.
  9. Pipe or spoon filling evenly into prepared jars over crust.
  10. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to set.

For Service:

  1. Whip remaining 1 cup whipping cream to soft peaks.
  2. Top each jar with whipped cream, sliced lime, and lime zest.
  3. Serve chilled.