Refrigerator Lime Cheesecake

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I made this for a Father's Day party, and it was a hit! I guarantee compliments when you serve this fantastic dessert.

Refrigerator Lime Cheesecake

Average Rating: 4.428571

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • 32 soft ladyfingers, split
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup lime juice, chilled
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 6 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • Fresh strawberry and lime slices, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Arrange 20 ladyfingers around the edges and 12 ladyfingers on the bottom of an ungreased 8-in. springform pan; set aside. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold lime juice; let stand for 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved; cool.
  • 2. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually beat in melted chocolate, lime zest and gelatin mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours. Remove sides of pan. If desired, garnish with strawberry and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 408 calories, 25g fat (16g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 267mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

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