Gluten Free No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake

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This No Bake Gluten Free Key Lime Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for all of your spring and summer get-togethers! The lime flavor is light and refreshing and brings a brightness to this cheesecake that is sure to have your tastebuds dancing!

No Bake Gluten Free Key Lime Cheesecake

Seriously though, this key lime cheesecake is freaking delicious! If you don’t believe me, ask my family who ate the entire thing when I brought it to Easter dinner!

The best thing about this cheesecake is how easy it is to make. I literally whipped it up in less than 20 minutes and set it in the fridge to chill overnight. 

What ingredients you need to make no bake key lime cheesecake:

Crust:

• Gluten free honey graham crackers 
• Melted butter

Cheesecake Filling:

• Cream cheese
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Lime juice
• Whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
• Lime zest, optional

Can I use regular limes or do I need key limes to make this cheesecake?

Key limes are small and have a more bitter flavor than regular limes. For this recipe, you can use either.

I used regular limes for this recipe as I prefer the less bitter flavor. The lime juice added just the right amount of acidity to this cheesecake without overpowering it.

Cream cheese

Both regular cream cheese and 1/3 less fat cream cheese work great in this recipe. I do not recommend using fat free cream cheese, as it will not set up as well. 

To soften the cream cheese quickly, check out this nifty tip! Cream cheese should be softened to room temperature to prevent clumping during mixing. 

Crust

I like a simple honey graham crust for this cheesecake recipe, but there are several different options for crusts you can try!

Oreo crust: https://pinchofglutenfree.com/2021/07/10/gluten-free-oreo-pie-crust/

Use 2 cups almonds or pecans in place of the graham crackers and add 1-2 tablespoons coconut sugar and 1 stick melted butter. Pulse together in food processor and press into pie dish as you would a graham cracker crust.

Omit the crust completely! This no bake key lime cheesecake is delicious crustless too!

How to make gluten free no bake cheesecake:

Make crust:

1. Pulse graham crackers in food processor until they are fine crumbs
2. Slowly add in melted butter until incorporated 
3. Press mixture into an even layer in bottom of pie dish using the bottom of a glass 
4. Set aside

Make filling:

1. Add softened cream cheese to large mixing bowl and mix on low speed until smooth
2. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time and mix on low speed until combined
3. Add vanilla extract and lime juice and mix on medium speed until combined and smooth
4. Fold in whipped topping
5. Add filling to center of pie pan and spread out evenly over crust
6. Top with lime zest, optional
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow cheesecake to set

Storing leftovers

Cover leftovers or place in an airtight container and store in fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze leftovers in freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before serving.

Other Cheesecake Recipes you’ll enjoy:

Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse (gluten free, healthy)

Gluten Free No Bake Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

Gluten Free New York Cheesecake