Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
6 unit

cream cheese

room temperature

0.25 cup

sour cream

0.33 cup

confectioners' sugar

sifted

1 tbsp

lime zest

finely grated

2 tbsp

lime juice

freshly squeezed

2 tbsp

tequila

0.5 cup

heavy cream

2 tbsp

triple sec

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

4 unit

graham crackers

2 tbsp

unsalted butter

melted

1 pinch

coarse salt

for glasses

Step 1
~3 min

Beat cream cheese in an electric mixer until smooth.

Step 2
~3 min

Add sour cream, confectioners sugar, lime zest, lime juice, tequila, and triple sec.

Step 3
~3 min

Beat until combined.

Step 4
~3 min

In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

Step 5
~3 min

Fold whipped cream into the cream-cheese mixture.

Step 6
~3 min

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.

Step 7
~3 min

Pulse granulated sugar and graham crackers in a food processor until finely chopped.

Step 8
~3 min

Stir in melted butter to create the topping.

Step 9
~3 min

Place lime juice on one plate and coarse salt on another.

Step 10
~3 min

Dip the rims of glasses in lime juice, then in salt.

Step 11
~3 min

Remove the cheesecake mixture from the freezer.

Step 12
~3 min

Scoop into prepared glasses.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle with the graham cracker topping.

Step 14
~3 min

Let soften slightly before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust lime juice to taste.

Chill glasses before serving.

Garnish with a lime wedge.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Lime and Tequila)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an after-dinner dessert.

Great for parties.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spicy Mexican food

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico-Inspired

Cultural Significance

Fusion dessert with Mexican flavors

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Summer parties

Occasion Tags

Party
Summer
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100

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