Description
Mini Lime and Guava Cheesecakes (no-bake) are a delightful tropical treat that will transport your taste buds to paradise. These individual cheesecakes feature a luscious cream cheese filling infused with zesty lime and sweet guava, all resting on a buttery cookie crust. Perfect for summer BBQs or cozy gatherings, this no-bake dessert is not only simple to prepare but also sure to impress your guests. With vibrant flavors and an airy texture, these mini delights make for an irresistible addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 Maria cookies (or 1 cup graham cracker crumbs)
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 7 oz guava paste (about 3 wedges)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by combining crushed cookies with melted butter in a mixing bowl; press firmly into muffin tins or serving cups.
- Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, lime juice, and zest and mix well.
- Whip heavy cream separately until stiff peaks form; gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Spoon the filling over the crusts and smooth out the tops.
- For the guava sauce, melt guava paste with water in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
- Pour guava sauce over each cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg