Pistachio and lime mini cheese cakes: Easy, indulgent treats at home
Delightful mini cheese cakes that combine the rich flavor of pistachios with the zesty freshness of lime, perfect for a home treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pistachios
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed pistachios, lime juice, and zest.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the pistachio mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into mini cheesecake molds and bake for 20 minutes.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- These mini cheesecake treats can be topped with additional pistachios or a lime slice for extra garnish.
- For a different flavor, try substituting lemon juice for lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pistachio, lime, mini cheese cakes, easy dessert, indulgent treats