Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares

Health score
1%
Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares
360 min.
24
376kcal

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Indulge in a tropical escape with our Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the tangy zest of key limes with the creamy richness of cheesecake. This dessert is not just a feast for the taste buds; it’s a visual delight that will impress your guests at any gathering. With a buttery oatmeal cookie crust that crumbles beautifully beneath a luscious filling, each bite transports you to a sun-soaked beach, making it an ideal choice for summer parties or festive celebrations.

What sets this recipe apart is its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The smooth cream cheese filling, infused with sweetened condensed milk and a hint of lime zest, creates a velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a crunchy mixture of coconut and macadamia nuts, these squares offer a satisfying contrast that elevates the entire dessert experience. Plus, they are easy to prepare, requiring just a few simple steps and minimal equipment.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these Key Lime Cheesecake Dessert Squares are sure to become a favorite. With a preparation time of just 360 minutes, including chilling, you can easily make them ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve them chilled for a refreshing finish to any meal, and watch as they disappear from the platter in no time!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter cold
  • 17.5 oz basic cookie mix 
  • 24 oz cream cheese 
  • cup sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned (not evaporated)
  • 0.8 cup juice of lime 
  • teaspoons lime zest grated
  • tablespoons flour 
  • 0.8 cup cookie crumbs 
  • 0.8 cup coconut or 
  • 0.8 cup macadamia nuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, cut butter into cookie mixture using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan.
  3. Bake 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in condensed milk, key lime juice, lime peel, and flour.
  5. Pour filling mixture over crust.
  6. In medium bowl, mix reserved cookie crumbs, coconut and macadamia nuts.
  7. Sprinkle evenly over top of filling.
  8. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown and mixture is set. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories376kcal
Protein5.49%
Fat53.65%
Carbs40.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.55
Glycemic Load
13.36
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.1491304143615%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.17mg
Hesperetin
0.75mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:375.85kcal
18.79%
Fat:22.64g
34.82%
Saturated Fat:9.41g
58.79%
Carbohydrates:38.78g
12.93%
Net Carbohydrates:37.57g
13.66%
Sugar:29.31g
32.57%
Cholesterol:54.72mg
18.24%
Sodium:196.14mg
8.53%
Alcohol:0.06g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:5.22g
10.43%
Vitamin A:630.3IU
12.61%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.79%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.16%
Selenium:7.44µg
10.63%
Phosphorus:98.68mg
9.87%
Calcium:84.59mg
8.46%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.63%
Fiber:1.2g
4.81%
Potassium:154.81mg
4.42%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.35%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
3.98%
Magnesium:15.11mg
3.78%
Vitamin C:2.89mg
3.5%
Iron:0.58mg
3.24%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.18%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.15%
Folate:12.56µg
3.14%
Copper:0.06mg
3.03%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.62%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.07%
Vitamin K:1.11µg
1.06%