Refreshing Lime Mousse Cheesecake with Lime Glaze
Refreshing Lime Mousse Cheesecake with Lime Glaze a light, creamy dessert layered over a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with a glossy lime glaze. Refreshing, elegant, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings or whenever you crave a burst of citrus.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
For the mousse filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the lime glaze:
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crumbs with butter, press into pan, bake 10 min, and cool.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, lime juice, zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Whip cream with powdered sugar to soft peaks.
- Fold whipped cream into cheese mix, pour over crust, chill 4 hrs.
- Cook lime juice, cornstarch, and sugar until thick, then cool.
- Spread glaze on cheesecake, chill 30 min, and serve.