Last updated on February 16th, 2019 at 08:01 pm
Key lime cheesecake with a hint of coconut brings me back to the tropics! Having the crust on top makes me feel like a rebel and want to eat dessert first!
Where is it said that crust has to go on the bottom? I’m going full rebellion today and making a crust that I am going to crumble on the top of my cheesecakes! Every time I think I’m being slightly rebellious, I hear the Judd Nelson quote from the movie The Breakfast Club when the principal allows someone to get up, much to the chagrin of the rebel.
Anarchy starts now with crust on the top! Anarchy is also the description of my kids morning routine when neither one wants to brush their teeth or get dressed in a timely fashion. Whatever happened to waking up and grooming yourself and sitting down to a healthy breakfast like all those commercials we see? Nope, Nope, and Nope. At my house, it’s all fighting, shoving, bodily noises competitions, disapproval of lunchbox foods, and running to the car with one shoe on. Plus who gets Shotgun!
Let’s focus on Anarchy in this case, which is a crust on top! Buttery, crumbly, sweet and cinnamony graham cracker crust. Underneath the anarchy? Heaven!
Heaven is paved with cheesecake, I firmly believe that. Angels playing harps and floating on clouds made of cheesecake. I really love cheesecake. And Key Lime Pie. I see them together all the time but I have never made a key lime cheesecake. Imagine the two flavors mingling together to create the perfect dessert. Light and bright citrus flavors juxtaposed with a rich, creamy texture. Together, they remind me of the unobtainable hot boy in high school that would never in a million years go on a date with me.
Now, with my no-bake cheesecake jars, I can go on that date. And just like high school, the date involves me, at home in my sweatpants, eating dessert!
At least my date tells me I’m beautiful before I eat it!
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Yes, my cheesecake speaks to me…
It will speak to you too with these no-bake coconut key lime cheesecake jars!
Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Jars
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 8 jars 1x
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Key lime cheesecake with a hint of coconut brings me back to the tropics! Having the crust on top makes me feel like a rebel and want to eat dessert first!
Ingredients
For the Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake
16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup coconut milk (such as Coco Lopez)
1 teaspoon coconut extract
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup fresh squeezed key lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
For the Garnish
Toasted coconut (for garnish)
Whipped Cream (for garnish)
Instructions
Mix the cheesecake ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
If you want the graham cracker crumble for crust then you need to mix the crumbs and melted butter together.
Heat in 350F oven, on a baking sheet, for 5 minutes.
Cool.
When ready to serve, portion out cheesecake mixture into jars.
Sprinkle with toasted graham crumbs.
Top with whipped cream if you desire.
Notes
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- Category: Dessert
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Key lime, Coconut, Cheesecake, dessert
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Naina says
These are such gorgeous little treats and love that they are no bake! So perfect when summer finally arrives in my part of the world 😀
[email protected] says
Thank you Naina! I love that you can make them ahead of time!
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
Such neat presentation, Jennifer. I’m practically tasting the lime right now.
★★★★★
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Thanks Jane!
Julie at Hostess At Heart says
What a light and beautiful looking dessert! I would feel pretty special if that was served to me!
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Thanks Julie!
Dee Dee (My Midlife Kitchen) says
Girl, I hear ya’ on the anarchy! I can’t follow instructions (read: recipes) to save my life. I’m forever thinking “if I only change this, or do that…” and then new twists on tasty things are born. And thank you for that flashback. That’s one of the great quotes (of many!) from that movie! I’m also a fan of “Does Barry Manilow know that you raid his wardrobe?” Ha! The classics. :o)
[email protected] says
I could watch that movie all day long!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Oh man these are gorgeous!! Loooooove them so much. Can’t wait to give them a try (soon)! And I also love The Breakfast Club 🙂
[email protected] says
It’s a classic just like 16 Candles!
Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says
These are too cute! Perfect timing, too – the limes on our tree are starting to get big 😀
★★★★★
[email protected] says
Make sure you save them for this dessert!
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
When I saw the first picture of this coconut key lime cheesecake it was like I couldn’t scroll down fast enough to find out how to make this. I can’t wait to try it.
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Thanks Michelle!
Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
How cute are these?! I adore key lime pie!
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Thanks Gwen! It is a favorite of mine too!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
I love key lime and I love cheesecake too! These little jars are adorable, I could prbably eat a few of these!
★★★★★
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You can and still not feel guilty!
Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary says
Gorgeous presentation! simple and fresh dessert to go Jennifer.. love it!
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Thanks Citra!
Tracy says
I was seriously just talking about a key lime pie craving… but key lime cheesecake?! Even better. AND no-bake? SOLD!
★★★★★
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No bake is a great thing!
Renée ♥ The Good Hearted Woman says
Key lime is a favorite at our house, and I love the single-serving presentation here.
[email protected] says
I love key lime too but I always eat way too much. I had to make it smaller so I wouldn’t eat so much! Thanks for reading Renee!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
I had to click that tweet. That was awesome…I had forgotten that line. LOVED that movie! This looks absolutely divine. Key lime is one of my favorites! Yumming and pinning…I need to try this!
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I LOVE that movie and that was my favorite line! Thanks for tweeting and I hope you like the recipe!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
Oh my goodness, these look like heaven!
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Thanks Kim!
[email protected] says
What a beautiful presentation. And such as easy, no bake cheesecake. Love it!
★★★★★
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Thanks Susan!
Laura says
I love the idea of the crust on top because it will stay crispier there! And this just looks awesome!
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Thanks Laura! Sometimes I don’t need it and sometimes I need A LOT! Having it on the side lets everyone decide! Thanks for reading!
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake says
As long as there’s crust I don’t care where it is… I guess that makes me part of the revolution! Viva la crust!
This looks delicious though, and those jars are adorable!
Giramuk's Kitchen says
I LIVE for Anarchy!! This is awesome! 😀 I absolutely love Key Lime cheesecake and a no bake one? HUGE PLUS!!
Looks delicious!
Alice says
I love key lime and these look so cute and perfect!
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Thanks Alice!
Stephanie Stuart says
Key lime is absolutely one of my favorite pies, and I LOVE that this is a no bake and quick recipe! Thanks!
★★★★★
mylifecookbook says
These look delicious….I don’t know why by I love eating out of jars and cups and what not so this is right up my alley. Do you think you could use regular limes? I’m not sure I will be able to find key limes.
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Thanks! I think it will turn out just as good with regular limes! I don’t know why I like eating out of jars too but even since I bought my first case of Weck jars, I am totally hooked on them! My MIL even wanted some so she could get rid of her Tupperware. I just think that they are fun and a cute way to eat. If I’m going to be eating a small portion of dessert, it better look pretty too!
amindfullmom says
I am normally all about the chocolate, but maybe the heat we have today, is making me think this is the most incredible looking dessert! I pinned and will be making soon!
[email protected] says
I am normally all about the chocolate too but since I gave up chocolate for Lent I had to think of something else… I hope that you like it! Let me know how it turns out for you when you get the chance to make it. Thanks for reading!