Best 8 Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing delight of key lime cheesecake dessert squares, a heavenly treat that combines the vibrant zest of key limes with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This delectable dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special event, or simply craving a sweet indulgence. With its graham cracker crust, luscious key lime filling, and velvety cheesecake topping, these squares offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE DESSERT SQUARES



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Looking for a key lime dessert using Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix? Then check out these delicious cheesecake bars.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 6h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3/4 cup Key lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup reserved cookie crust crumbs
3/4 cup coconut
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mixture using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in condensed milk, key lime juice, lime peel, and flour. Pour filling mixture over crust.
  • In medium bowl, mix reserved cookie crumbs, coconut and macadamia nuts. Sprinkle evenly over top of filling. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown and mixture is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1/2 g

NO-BAKE KEY LIME CHEESECAKE BARS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield about 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 9-ounce package chocolate wafer cookies
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice (from about 10 Key limes) or bottled Key lime juice
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder (from one 1/4-ounce packet)
1/4 cup sugar
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with foil, leaving an overhang. Put the butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth. Pulse the cookies with the sugar in a food processor until finely ground. With the motor running, pour in the warm melted chocolate mixture and process until combined. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and refrigerate while you make the filling.
  • Make the filling: Warm the lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat; whisk in the gelatin and sugar until completely dissolved, then remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with a mixer on high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth. Beat in the gelatin mixture and vanilla. Spread in the prepared crust and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the cheesecake and refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the pan using the foil handles and slice into bars. Photograph by Johnny Miller

KEY LIME BARS



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I love key lime pie, but some people are reluctant to take a whole slice of pie. These bars give just the right taste of key lime and freeze well, so I can keep a stash for when I need a tart treat. -Kristine Staton, Broomfield, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
30 vanilla wafers, broken into pieces
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
KEY LIME LAYER:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1/2 cup key lime juice
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a food processor, combine flour, wafers, confectioners' sugar and pecans; cover and process until nuts are fine. Add butter; cover and pulse until crumbly., Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla until blended; spread over crust to edges of pan. In another small bowl, combine sugar and flour; whisk in eggs and lime juice. Gently pour over cream cheese layer., Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into bars. Just before serving, sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE DESSERT BARS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-24918

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® oatmeal cookie mix
Filling
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3/4 cup Key lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons flour
Topping
3/4 cup reserved cookie crust crumbs
3/4 cup coconut
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mixture using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in condensed milk, key lime juice, lime peel, and flour. Pour filling mixture over crust. In medium bowl, mix reserved cookie crumbs, coconut and macadamia nuts. Sprinkle evenly over top of filling. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown and mixture is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator. Makes 24 servings Can be frozen - yeah!!!!

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE I



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My favorite dessert to make has to be cheesecakes. This is just one of many that gets a lot of requests. It is sweet and tangy just like its more familiar cousin, the pie. I usually serve it with whipped cream and lime slices. Enjoy!

Provided by BLUEKAT76

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
⅔ cup key lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine cookie or graham cracker crumbs with butter or margarine. Press into bottom and partially up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer the cream cheese, sugar, lime peel, and cornstarch until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending just until smooth. Add key lime juice with mixer on low. Finish mixing by hand. Do not over beat, or cake will crack during baking. Pour batter into prepared crust.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until set. To minimize cracking, place a shallow pan half full of hot water on lower rack during baking.
  • Turn oven off, and let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes with the door open at least 4 inches. Remove from oven. Refrigerate cake overnight, and up to three days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 124.1 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 290.1 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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This is a delightful and refreshing dessert. I found a recipe 15 years ago that is similar to mine, but I modified it to have a very good blend between the lime juice and sugar. My crust enhances the taste of the cheesecake.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 one and a half inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed graham wafers or 1/2 cup crushed graham wafer crumbs
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers or 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup ground blanched almond
1/4 cup butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup key lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon tapioca starch or 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • CRUST---------.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine graham wafer crumbs, vanilla wafer crumbs and ground almonds.
  • Cut in butter using a pastry blender or a fork until mixture is crumbly.
  • Prepare a 9 inch x 9 inch oven-proof casserole dish by spraying inside with a vegetable spray.
  • Press wafer mixture firmly in bottom of casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 15 minutes.
  • FILLING----------.
  • In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth.
  • Add lime juice, grated lime zest and tapioca starch and beat until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread mixture evenly over baked crust.
  • Return to oven and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares to serve.
  • If desired, decorate top of cheesecake with pieces of lime or halved small fresh strawberries or quartered maraschino cherries (red and green).
  • You can also use regular lime juice or use bottled key lime juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 35.6, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 0.8

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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These are very delicious and so easy to make, they are great to serve at a holiday get-togethers, just cut into small squares and serve in tiny decorated muffin-like papers, these freeze well so you can make ahead for the holidays :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 50m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2-3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (use more for a stronger lime taste)
2 -4 teaspoons grated lime zest
green food coloring (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Grease a 8-inch square cake pan.
  • FOR CRUST: Combine flour, sugar and almonds in a mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press firmly in to prepared cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.
  • FOR FILLING: Beat all ingredients together at medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread evenly over prepared crust.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Chill before cutting into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 36.4, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1.3

KEY LIME PIE CHEESECAKE BARS



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If possible, use the juice of Key limes for this recipe. If you aren't able to find them, use an alternative, as Ree has done here.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking pan
18 whole graham crackers
1 stick salted butter, melted
Three 8-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup bottled lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Powdered sugar, for topping
Grated lime zest, for topping

Steps:

  • For the crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place a 9-by-13-inch baking pan of hot water on the bottom oven rack.
  • Line a second 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving an overhang around the edges, and coat with cooking spray. Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Pour in the butter and pulse until the crumbs are well coated and stick together when pinched. Press evenly into the bottom of the foil-lined pan.
  • For the filling: Add the cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream, lime juice, vanilla and eggs to the food processor (no need to clean it first). Process until smooth, using a spatula to scrape the sides as needed.
  • Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the surface. Bake on the center rack until the center is just set but slightly jiggly, about 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the pan in the oven with the door closed for 10 minutes. Open the door halfway and leave the pan in the oven until the cheesecake is firmly set around the edges and very slightly jiggly in the center, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to serve, lift the cheesecake out of the pan using the foil overhang. Cut into 12 large pieces (or 24 small pieces if preferred) and place on a serving platter. Generously dust with powdered sugar and grate over lime zest.

Tips:

  • For a smoother cheesecake filling, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
  • Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor. If you don't have key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake filling. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent the top from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.

Conclusion:

Key lime cheesecake dessert squares are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their creamy texture, tangy key lime flavor, and graham cracker crust, these cheesecake squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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