Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (for gelée)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for gelée)
- Few mint leaves and lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add 2/3 cup sugar, eggs, 2 tbsp lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint, vanilla, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 20 minutes, or until edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours until fully set.
- To make the gelée, bloom gelatin in 1/4 cup water for 5 minutes. Gently heat until dissolved, then stir in 1/2 cup lime juice and 2 tbsp sugar. Strain through a sieve and let cool to room temperature.
- Pour the gelée gently over the chilled cheesecake layer and refrigerate for 1 more hour until set.
- Slice into bars and garnish with mint leaves and lime slices if desired.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice is preferred for optimal flavor.
- The bars don’t freeze well due to the gelée layer; store in the fridge.
- For variation, add lemon zest or pureed berries to the cheesecake layer.
- Digestive biscuits or vanilla wafers can replace graham crackers.
- Prep Time: 5 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
