Honey-Lime No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Graham Crust

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Tangy no-bake cheesecake bars sweetened with honey and brightened with lime zest, set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, melted, cream cheese, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 9, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Serves 9 Desserts cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/2 cup honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1 tsp lime zest to the cream cheese and beat until combined and smooth.
  4. Step 4: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Step 5: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions until fully incorporated and light.
  6. Step 6: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or until firm.
  7. Step 7: Cut into bars and serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra lime zest or thin lime slices.

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