Keto No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake (In A Jar)

July 2, 2024

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These no bake key lime cheesecake jars are the perfect summer treat. This keto dessert has just 5 net carbs each, is super easy to prep with no baking needed, and tastes just like real key lime cheesecake!

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Why No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars are the Perfect Summer Treat

Summer is the time for sun, fun, and, of course, delicious desserts! But when the temperatures rise, no one wants to turn on their oven and heat up their house.

That’s where these no-bake key lime cheesecake jars come in – they’re the perfect summer dessert that requires no baking at all. They’re easy to make and always hit the spot on a hot day.

I love to make them any time I have family coming over or I am hosting a get-together with friends. They’re so pretty to look at and always impress my guests. If I am taking them to a party, I can make them in little plastic cups, so I don’t have to worry about bringing any dishes home!

So, if you’re looking for a creamy, tangy, and refreshing summer treat that’s also friendly to your keto lifestyle, then these no-bake key lime cheesecake jars are the way to go.

Tip: If you don’t want to make this dessert in jars, follow my recipe for the best keto key lime pie!

low carb key lime cheesecake with lime zest and whipped cream

How to make no-bake key lime cheesecake jars

Making these individual cheesecakes in a jar is quick and easy!

Here’s what you’ll need to make the best key lime cheesecake:

Almond flour provides a base for the crust.
Cinnamon gives the crust the flavor of a graham cracker crust.
Sugar substitute provides sweetness without any net carbs.
Gelatin stabilizes the filling and whipped topping.
Heavy whipping cream adds creaminess to the filling and topping.
Cream cheese is needed for the cheesecake flavor.
Vanilla extract adds sweetness and enhances the flavor.
Key limes provide the fruity citrus flavor!

I can’t find key limes! What do I do?

If you can’t find key limes, regular limes will work just fine. The only difference is that key limes have a slightly sweeter and tarter flavor, but both types of limes will still give you that delicious key lime taste.

ingredients needed to make key lime cheesecake jars

Cheesecake tips

Make it a 9—or 9.5-inch pie dish. You can easily make a full keto key lime cheesecake instead! Just mix the crust, press it down into your pie pan, and top with the prepared filling and whipped cream.
Skip the garnish. The garnish is optional, but it is the perfect splash of color to finish off these cute little treats.
Use fresh key limes. Although you can use bottled lime juice, adding zest from fresh limes really ups the flavor.

The 3 layers of keto key lime cheesecake jars

These little keto key lime cheesecake jar desserts come together in three simple parts:

1. The keto crust

Combine almond flour, cinnamon, sweetener, and melted butter. Divide the mixture between small jars and press down to form the crust.

2. Key lime cheesecake filling

Place cream cheese, sweetener, vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice in a large mixing bowl.

Beat cream cheese and other ingredients with an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Prepare a stabilized sweetened whipped cream and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.

Tip: Adding gelatin to the cream before whipping stabilizes it so it won’t deflate the key lime mousse cheesecake layer.

3. The garnish

The cheesecake tops are finished off with some extra piped stabilized whipped cream. Adding a bit more lime zest and a few small slices of key lime really makes the no-bake key lime cheesecake pop with a splash of color!

adding fresh key lime zest and slice to top of no bake cheesecake

How long can I store key lime cheesecake jars?

You can store these cheesecake jars in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just make sure to cover them tightly with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent them from drying out.

Storage hack:

If you’re prepping these in advance, wait to add the whipped cream and garnish until just before serving. This way, the whipped cream stays fresh and fluffy.

taking a bite out of no bake key lime cheesecake

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Recipe

No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

These 4 ounce, low-carb and gluten-free no bake key lime cheesecake in a jar desserts are perfect for any summer party. They taste just like a key lime pie!

Prep Time:15 minutes

Total Time:15 minutes

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

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Ingredients

Stabilized whipped cream:

Instructions

Crust:

In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, cinnamon, and Natvia sweetener.
Add melted butter then divide between eight 4 ounce jars or dessert cups.
Press down to form a crust at bottom of each cup.

Stabilized Whipped Cream:

In a small pan, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand to soften gelatin.
Place over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the gelatin dissolves.
Remove from heat; cool slightly at room temperature (do not allow it to set).
Whip the cream with the icing sugar, until slightly thick.
While slowly beating, stream in the gelatin liquid to whipping cream.
Whip at high speed until stiff. Set aside.

Filling:

In medium bowl, blend all filling ingredients with an electric mixer until well combined.
Fold in half of the stabilized whipped cream.
Pipe or spoon filling over crust in each jar, dividing evenly between the cups.
Top off each jar with the remaining whipped cream.
Decorate with additional lime zest and slices if desired.

Notes

A cheesecake pie can be made by pressing the crust into a 9-inch pie pan and topping it with the filling.
Gelatin is used to stabilize the whipped cream so it doesn’t separate or go flat after it’s been whipped.

Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

Nutrition

Additional Info

Net Carbs:
5
g

|

% Carbs:
4.7
%

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% Protein:
7.4
%

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% Fat:
87.9
%

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SmartPoints:
18

Values

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    [protein] => 8
    [fat] => 42
    [saturated_fat] => 19
    [cholesterol] => 102
    [sodium] => 149
    [potassium] => 87
    [fiber] => 2
    [sugar] => 2
    [vitamin_a] => 1185
    [vitamin_c] => 1.9
    [calcium] => 109
    [iron] => 1
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Notes on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs are not included in carb counts as it has been shown not to impact blood sugar. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

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First Published on June 12, 2015. Updated on June 24, 2024, with new photos and additional recipe information.