My healthy No Bake Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Cups are such an easy & refreshing sweet that is full of protein! The secret ingredient = cottage cheese! Cottage cheese can really do everything you guys. No one will believe you when you tell them that these are healthy let me tell you! They are so quick to make and require very basic, minimal ingredients. No whipped cream, refined sugar, gluten, excessive butter, or sweetened condensed milk.
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What You Will Need
For the “Crust”
- 30 (75g) Simple Mills sweet thins – This is my favorite and healthy alternative to graham crackers!! They taste identical to classic graham crackers and the ingredients are amazing.
- 2 tbsp. grass fed butter or organic coconut oil, melted
For the Filling
- 2 cups small curd cottage cheese (2% or 4%; use full far for more flavor)
- 2 tbsp. maple syrup
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 2 limes
How To Make Them
- In a large food processor, pulse the Sweet Thins into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until evenly combined. Transfer the crumble to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same food processor, combine the cottage cheese, lime juice, lime zest, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate the filling for 15–20 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
- Divide the crumble evenly among 5 dessert cups (mine are linked here). Spoon the filling evenly over the crumble.
- Garnish with the reserved crumble and additional lime zest, if desired.
How To Store Them
Store your leftover key lime pie cheesecake filling in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep it separate from the crumble topping and assemble as you want to enjoy them! This stores well for up to 4 days in the fridge.
If You Want To Go All Out
If you want to go out and make these mini key lime pies more of a special treat, you can add a little bit of cream cheese to the filling for a richer, more cheesecake-like flavor (although I find that cottage cheese really mimics this taste especially if you use full fat) and you could also top your key lime pie cups off with some homemade whipped cream. Just whip organic heavy whipping cream with some monk fruit and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
How Do I Thicken My Key Lime Pie Cheesecake Cups?
Simply allow them to chill in the fridge to thicken. Patience is all you need to get that perfect thick texture!
What Are The Ingredients In Traditional Key Lime Pie?
Key lime pie typically includes a buttery graham cracker crust, sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, and egg yolks. Most recipes also include lime zest and whipped cream for topping.
Why is Key Lime Pie Not Cheesecake?
Key lime pie is not cheesecake primarily because it doesn’t use cheese in its filling, while cheesecake is traditionally made with a cheese-based custard. Key lime pie typically uses key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust. Cheesecakes, on the other hand, are often made with a graham cracker or pastry crust, and the filling is a mix of cheese, eggs, and sugar. That is why I said above that this recipe is kind of a combination of a key lime pie and a cheesecake since we use cottage cheese as a healthy substitute for the sweetened condensed milk!
Can you sub regular lime juice for key lime?
Yes, you can substitute regular lime juice for key lime juice in most recipes, especially desserts like key lime pie. While the flavor will be slightly different, with key limes being more tart and aromatic, the substitution will still result in a tasty dish. In most cases, the flavor difference is subtle enough to be barely noticeable.
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Description
These healthy No Bake Key Lime Pie Cups are such an easy & refreshing sweet that is full of protein! The secret ingredient = cottage cheese! Cottage cheese can really do everything you guys. No one will believe you when you tell them that these are healthy let me tell you! They are so quick to make and require very basic, minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
For the Crust
For the Filling
Instructions
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In a large food processor, pulse the Sweet Thins into fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until evenly combined. Transfer the crumble to a bowl and set aside.
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In the same food processor, combine the cottage cheese, lime juice, lime zest, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth and creamy. Refrigerate the filling for 15–20 minutes to allow it to thicken slightly.
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Divide the crumble evenly among 5 dessert cups (mine are linked here). Spoon the filling evenly over the crumble.
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Garnish with the reserved crumble and additional lime zest, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 5
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 220kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11.8g19%
- Saturated Fat 8.6g43%
- Cholesterol 24.5mg9%
- Sodium 339.6mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 10.8g
- Protein 12.3g25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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