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Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Deciding between a strong margarita and a really good cheesecake never needs to be an issue again. This no-bake cheesecake mousse gets spiked with tequila and has a citrus punch from lime juice. Serve it up in margarita glasses for the fanciest cocktail party.
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Ingredients
For the crust
- 9
graham crackers, finely crushed (about 1 1/4 c.)
- 5 Tbsp.
melted butter
- 2 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
For the cheesecake mousse
- 2
(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups
powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp.
tequila
Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
- 1 cup
whipped cream
For the garnish
Lime wedges
- 1/4 cup
granulated sugar
Whipped cream
Crushed graham crackers
Directions
- Step 1Make crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar together.
- Step 2Make cheesecake mousse: In large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add tequila, lime juice and zest, vanilla, and salt and beat until incorporated. Fold in whipped cream. Transfer cheesecake mousse to a piping bag.
- Step 3Run a lime wedge around 6 glasses and place sugar on a small plate. Dip rim of glasses into sugar, turning to coat. Divide graham cracker mixture between glasses and lightly pack in with a spoon, then pipe cheesecake mousse over the crusts. Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
- Step 4When ready to serve, top cheesecakes with whipped cream, more crushed graham crackers, and a lime wedge.
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