Celebrate the official beginning of summer with these
no bake, fill, chill and serve
key lime cheesecakes in a jar!
Perfect for parties 🎉, picnics 🍉, boat rides ⛵️ and outdoor BBQs 🍔
Portable and ready to serve!
Have you seen this ready to eat cheesecake filling by Philadelphia?
It makes cheesecake happen instantly! 💃
In my area it’s only available at Walmart, but you can check store availability here
I buy Stonewall Kitchen products, like the Key Lime Curd, at Piggly Wiggly and Fresh Market
Ok, quit laughing if you’re not familiar with Piggly Wiggly or “the Pig,” as it is affectionately known… it’s a Southern grocery chain, with now a few stores in the midwest too. They support local chefs and stock local and specialty items as well as everyday staples. See sources at the end of the post
Sugar cookies, fresh from the deli, make a delightful instant crust
Put cookies in the bottom of the jar, top with a layer of cheesecake filling, then key lime curd, and finish with a layer of cool whip
Zest lime and sprinkle over the top
Decorate the jars with cupcake papers under the lid and ribbons or string
Key Lime Cheesecake in a Jar
Equipment
- 8 1 cup jars
Ingredients
- 1 tub 24.3 oz., Philadelphia Ready to Eat Cheesecake Filling, or defrosted frozen cheesecake*
- 11 oz. jar Key Lime Curd
- 16-20 sugar cookies
- 1 tub 8 oz. Cool Whip, thawed
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Break 1-2 cookies into pieces and press into the bottom of jars.
- Top with a layer of cheesecake, then a layer of key lime curd.
- Repeat layers
- Finish with a layer of Cool Whip**. Zest lime and sprinkle zest on top.
- Put lids on jars and refrigerate for up to 10 days
Notes
Notes:
Substitute graham cracker crumbs or any kind of cookie for the bottom layer
Real whipped cream will deflate over time so it’s best to use Cool Whip if you’re making these in advance
Key Lime Curd is available online here or use any ready to eat pie filling, sliced fresh fruit or jam
Philadelphia Cheesecake filling is ready to eat, no prep required, check stores carrying it by zip code here
Substitute defrosted frozen cheesecake for the bottom layer if desired
Piggly Wiggly has stores in 17 states, see the list here
No baking just Fill, Chill, Serve!
This recipe is very similar to Lazy Lemon Pie here
Sun Sand Salt Summer Sign tutorial here
Enjoy!
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Rustic and Refined, Between Naps on the Porch,
Glorious Gardens, Celebrate and Decorate,
Coastal Charm, Cooking and Crafting with J&J, The Scoop, A Stroll Thru Life
Lori’s Culinary Creations, Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Moonlight and Mason Jars