Description
Indulge in the tropical paradise of Mini Lime and Guava Cheesecakes (no-bake). These delightful individual desserts combine the zesty brightness of lime with the sweet, exotic flavor of guava, creating a refreshing treat that is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a creamy filling atop a buttery crust, these cheesecakes come together in just 30 minutes and require no baking! They are easily customizable, making them a versatile choice for any occasion. Impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth with this delightful dessert that transports you straight to a sun-soaked beach!
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: In a mixing bowl, combine crushed cookies with melted butter. Press into a muffin tin.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lime juice, and zest until smooth. Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form and fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Assemble: Spoon cheesecake filling over crusts in muffin tin and smooth tops. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
- Prepare guava sauce: In a saucepan, melt guava paste with water over low heat until combined; let cool.
- Serve: Remove cheesecakes from muffin tin and drizzle with guava sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg