Name: Key Lime Mason Jar Cheesecakes
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup crushed graham crackers (4 full crackers); 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons Key lime juice; 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 cup powdered sugar; 2 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed; 16 thin slices Key lime

Key Lime Mason Jar Cheesecakes

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These mini mason jar desserts are not only adorable; they also keep portion sizes in check! These beauties can be prepped in under 20 minutes.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 27, 2018

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free

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Ingredients

⅔ cup crushed graham crackers (4 full crackers)
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Key lime juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 cups frozen light whipped topping, thawed
16 thin slices Key lime

Directions

Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among eight 4-oz. jars, pressing lightly with the back of a spoon.
Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in lime juice and vanilla. Beat in sugar until smooth. Fold in about 1/2 cup whipped topping to lighten the mixture, then fold in the remaining topping.
Transfer the filling to a heavy sealable plastic bag. Snip a 1-inch hole in a bottom corner of the bag and pipe the filling into the jars. Top each with several lime slices.
Put on the lids. Tote the jars with an ice pack or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Tote the jars with an ice pack or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Tips

Sugar substitute: We do not recommend a sugar sub for this recipe.

Equipment: Eight 4-oz. jars with lids

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

118	Calories
6g	Fat
16g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1/3 cup
Calories 118
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 16g	6%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 67mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.