Mini Key Lime Cheesecake

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"They’re cute and little and they taste soooo good. Enjoy a lightened up version of a summer classic."
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Prep time 9hrs 15mins
Cook time 25mins
Serves or Makes: 24

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Crust Ingredients

ingredients

  • 1 package of 9 Graham Crackers
  • 2 tablepoons packed Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted Coconut Oil
  • 1 teaspoon zested Key Lime (or Regular Lime)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon Water

Cheesecake Ingredients

ingredients

  • 8 ounce brick 1/3 Less Fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup 1/3 Less Fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 1/3 cup 2% Fage Greek Yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Nellie & Joes Key Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Nellie & Joes Key Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Pure Cane Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon zested Key Lime (or Regular Lime)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Crust Instructions

Method

  • Step 1

    Add graham crackers to food processor and blend crackers until they are a fine consistency.

  • Step 2

    Add to mixing bowl. Then add the rest of your crust ingredients to the same bowl.

  • Step 3

    Mix with your hands, making sure all graham is mixed well and able to hold a form.

  • Step 4

    Line 24 cup mini muffin pan with mini baking cups and spray with baking spray.

  • Step 5

    Measure 1/2 tbsp + 1 tsp of graham crust per muffin tin and use a spoon or your fingers to pack the crust tightly into the bottom of each baking cup to form crust.

  • Step 6

    Chill graham crust in fridge for 30 minutes.

  • Step 7

    When you are done chilling your crust preheat your oven to 325*.

  • Step 8

    Bake crust for 5 minutes.

  • Step 9

    Once the crust is done baking let cool and make your cheesecake filling.

Cheesecake Instructions

  • Step 1

    Use food processor to blend together all cheesecake ingredients until completely combined.

  • Step 2

    Distribute evenly over 24 mini tins.

  • Step 3

    Bake for 16 - 18 min.

  • Step 4

    Let cool completely in pan, about 45 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Wrap mini muffin pan with Saran Wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  • Step 6

    Remove from the fridge and allow them to sit for a few minutes (10-15) before eating.

  • Step 7

    Eat them plain or serve with a dollop of whipped cream and some lime zest.

  • Step 8

    Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container.