Take-out Tuesday, No Bake Key Lime Cheesecake Jars
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
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Adorable, delicious and portable Jenna! I love food and especially dessert in a jar and these lime curd cheesecakes are perfect for summer! I haven’t seen the Philly cheesecake filling, I’ll have to see if I can find it, thanks for the link 🙂
How fun are these?! How long would you say they keep for Jenna? How far ahead could you make? Worried the cookies might get too mushy??
They will keep for 7-10 days and the cookies do not get mushy if you use a pretty firm cookie. We had some last night and I made them a week ago and they tasted just like they did on day 1. Handy! Thanks Jodi
Awesome!
Easy-peasy, looks delishy! Haven’t seen that cheesecake filling, but yes, we have a Pig in our ‘hood. I’ll have to see if ours carries SJ curd. 🙂
My favorite part of a dessert like this is that you don’t have to serve it, people can just grab one, thanks Rita
I haven’t been to a Piggly Wiggly in ages! But I do know where to get the Stonewall Lime curd here. Do love Key Lime — this looks fun, refreshing and easy! Picnicable!
Thanks Jeanie, I am just crazy over Stonewall Farms products, they are pricey but so good! >
I’m in the Piggly Wiggly almost every day! I love the special touch you added with the zest on the top. It makes it so pretty! I’ll look for this next time I’m in the Pig (later today!).
You’ve gotta love the Pig! >
Jenna, we have a Piggly Wiggly near us, and yes we call it “the pig”! These are the cutest desserts in a jar, I have to copy your cute idea,…I can see many variations, but I do love key lime! I must go to Wal-Mart to see about the Philly cheesecake filling, this is new to me! I love your quick and easy desserts..they are perfect!
Thanks Pam, this dessert has infinite flavor variations, I know I will be keeping a supply on hand all summer >
Hey, Jenna,–just discovered your site and am an instant fan. You are my neighbor in a way as I am a Georgia Gal–just next door. But I’ve done time In Alabama–was there 3 months before my daughter was born in B’ham. And, my first husband was at Auburn, so I still know all the words to the War Eagle fight song, and attended many a game and fraternity dance.
You are most talented and I have loved lingering over many of your projects, recipes and just generally getting to know you. Will be a constant visitor–take care, girl, and keep crafting, we need a muse like you.
So cute, easy and yummy. I hadn’t seen the cheesecake filling yet. What a wonderful idea for dessert on the run!
Jenna, what a wonderful idea, love the jars with these delectable desserts, pretty presentataion anywhere! Key lime, cheese cake just go with summer. Love the artsy photos……….
Thanks Em, these fall into the category of dangerously easy, easy to make, easy to eat and easy to grab!
I haven’t seen the cheesecake filling so I will look for it.
I grew up with Piggly Wiggly’s and we have one in our town! Love this cute and easy idea. Thanks for all the info to make these.
Thanks Bonnie!
I just pinned your awesome Lime Cheesecake Jars, they look fantastic. I remember we had a Piggly Wiggly in my hometown when I was growing up, they were a great store. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I know you posted this days ago, but I’m behind on my blog reading. I’ve been anxious to see this recipe ever since I saw your Instagram post about it. Oh my, I think I’m going to need to make something like this sometime this summer. It looks so easy and so yummy too! Thank you!
haha, I’m always behind! These are so easy to make, but I do wish I could find the cheesecake filling at Publix! >
Hello Jenna, oh wow these sound really good and I like how easy they are to make!
Thanks for sharing at C&C with J&J.
Have a great week.
Julie xo
thanks Julie, I’m going to try a strawberry version for the 4th! >
Bummer, I want to make this so badly for a friend to remind her of the great vacation we had in Key West many years ago. Unfortunately, I live on a mountain top in the middle of a desert. Our WalMart doesn’t have the curd or the cream cheese, BUT there are 2 more stores in town, so keep your fingers crossed for me in hopes that I can find the ingredients.
You can buy a frozen cheesecake and thaw it to use instead…your location does sound challenging, I rely heavily on Amazon prime when I’m at the beach house 🙂 >
This is such a great idea. I’ve made salad in advance in a mason jar, but never saw this before. Perfect for entertaining. Thanks.
I love to make dessert jars, so easy to pull out of the fridge and hand out!