Description
Bright and refreshing no-bake dessert combining watermelon and lime-scented cheesecake for a perfect summer treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups watermelon puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and lime zest. Press this mixture into the bottom of a lined baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lime juice, mixing well.
- Fold in watermelon puree into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or until set.
- Cut into bars and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
For the best color and flavor, strain the watermelon puree through a fine sieve to remove excess pulp for a smoother filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: watermelon, cheesecake, dessert, summer, no-bake