Frozen Lime-Macaroon Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Frozen Lime-Macaroon Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups macaroon cookie crumbs (about 10 cookies); ¼ cup butter, melted (1/2 stick); 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; ½ cup water; 1 -2 teaspoon lime zest; ⅓ cup lime juice; 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed and softened; 1 drop green food coloring; ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups macaroon cookie crumbs (about 10 cookies)
¼ cup butter, melted (1/2 stick)
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ cup water
1 -2 teaspoon lime zest
⅓ cup lime juice
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 drop green food coloring
½ cup heavy whipping cream

1
Mix cookie crumbs and butter thoroughly.
2
Press mixture firmly on bottom of ungreased 8 or 9 inch springform pan.
3
Refrigerate while preparing filling.
4
Mix sugar and cornstarch in 1 1/2 quart saucepan.
5
Stir in water, lime peel and lime juice.
6
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils.
7
Gradually stir about 1/4 cup of the hot mixture into egg yolks; stir back into hot mixture in saucepan.
8
Heat to boiling.
9
Boil and stir 1 minute; remove from heat.
10
Stir in cream cheese and food coloring until cream cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
11
Press plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture.
12
Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cool.
13
Beat whipping cream in chilled small bowl until soft peaks form.
14
Fold whipped cream into lime mixture; pour over crust.
15
Cover and freeze 4 to 6 hours or until firm.
16
Run metal spatula along side of cheesecake to loosen; remove side of pan.
17
Let stand 15 minutes at room temperature before cutting.

697

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups macaroon cookie crumbs (about 10 cookies), ¼ cup butter, melted (1/2 stick), 1 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Frozen Lime-Macaroon Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Frozen Lime-Macaroon Cheesecake

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