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Coconut Key Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Jars

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Last updated on February 6th, 2020 at 04:00 am

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!

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! Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake Jars Recipe | Take Two Tapas | #KeyLime #Cheesecake #Coconut #nobake #desserts

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!

Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake Jars Recipe | Take Two Tapas | #KeyLime #Cheesecake #Coconut #nobake #desserts

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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An easy, no bake, tropical dessert. Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake Jars Recipe | Take Two Tapas | #KeyLime #Cheesecake #Coconut #nobake #desserts

Yes, my cheesecake speaks to me…

It will speak to you too with these no-bake coconut key lime cheesecake jars!

Key Lime Coconut Cheesecake Jars Recipe | Take Two Tapas | #KeyLime #Cheesecake #Coconut #nobake #desserts

Coconut Key Lime Cheesecake Jars

Yield: 8 jars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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

  1. Mix the cheesecake ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. If you want the graham cracker crumble for crust then you need to mix the crumbs and melted butter together.
  3. Heat in 350F oven, on a baking sheet, for 5 minutes.
  4. Cool.
  5. When ready to serve, portion out cheesecake mixture into jars.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted graham crumbs.
  7. Top with whipped cream if you desire.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 592Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 379mgCarbohydrates: 55gFiber: 2gSugar: 45gProtein: 10g

This nutrition information was generated via a third party, Nutritionix, and can not be held liable for any discrepancies in the information provided.

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Comments

  1. 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 😀

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  4. 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)

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  12. Renée ♥ The Good Hearted Woman says

    Key lime is a favorite at our house, and I love the single-serving presentation here.

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    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net 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!

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  13. 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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    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      I LOVE that movie and that was my favorite line! Thanks for tweeting and I hope you like the recipe!

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    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      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!

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  17. 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!

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  18. 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!

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  20. 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!

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  21. 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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    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net says

      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!

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  22. 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!

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    • chubcheeks@bellsouth.net 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!

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