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Refreshing Lime Mousse Cheesecake with Lime Glaze

A delightful cheesecake topped with a light lime mousse and finished with a tangy lime glaze, perfect for warm days.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 3 packs (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 large eggs
For the Mousse
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water
For the Lime Glaze
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice For glaze
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar For glaze
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh blackberries
  • to taste Mint leaves

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter to form the crust.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until smooth.
  5. Add sour cream, 1/4 cup lime juice, and lime zest, mixing gently.
  6. Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring a silky batter.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 60–70 minutes until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
  2. Let cheesecake cool to room temperature on a rack.
Making the Mousse
  1. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let it bloom for 5 minutes, then dissolve it gently over low heat.
  2. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, and lime juice until smooth.
  3. Fold in the dissolved gelatin.
  4. Pour mousse over the cooled cheesecake and smooth the surface.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Preparing the Glaze
  1. Combine lime juice and granulated sugar in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Once cheesecake is set, pour glaze over the top and let it settle.
  3. Garnish with blackberries and mint leaves.

Notes

For best results, soften cream cheese for an hour before use. Avoid over-baking and chill well before serving for perfect texture.