Lime Cheesecake Squares — No Baking Required

Sometimes the hustle and bustle of concocting delicious dessert dishes for hungry sugar-starved guests make us never want to turn on the oven again. But thanks to this handy little recipe presented on CanadianLiving.com,the pressure’s off…and so is the oven.

Lime Cheesecake Squares already sound delightful, but add the term ‘no-bake’ to their name and suddenly they are one of the greatest desserts ever to hit the mixing bowls. Whip up a batch of these in a matter of minutes and let the entertaining begin!

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The Things You Need:

3 packages of plain cream cheese

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs

½ cup whipping cream

1/3 cup melted butter & 1 tbsp sugar

1 tbsp slivered lime and lemon rind & 2 tsp grated lime rind

¼ cup lime juice

Method:

1. Put lime and lemon slivers in a bowl of iced water and place in the refrigerator.
2. Line a 9 inch dish (preferably square) with parchment paper.
3. Combine butter and chocolate cookie crumbs in a bowl. Once thoroughly mixed, press into the pan. Refrigerate for about half an hour until firm.
4. In a fresh bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in ¼ cup of the cream, condensed milk, lime rind, juice
   

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   and sugar – beat until also smooth.

5. Bring back the chilled base and smooth the cream cheese mixture over top. Return to the refrigerator for about 4 hours, until all is set.
6. When set, cut into squares, or fashion into circles and place large dollops of whipped cream on-top of each. Drain the lemon and lime slivers, dry and arrange upon whipped cream; although of course, strawberries or any other kind of fruit can be used as a garnish.

Refreshingly light, yet devilishly decadent, no-bake lime cheesecake squares, circles, tiny cakes (whatever shape you wish!) are perfect for any occasion, and thanks to their easy to make recipe can be ready for any occasion at the drop of a hat!