Description
These Zesty Key Lime Cheesecake Cookie Cups combine the chewy sweetness of sugar cookies with a tangy, creamy key lime cheesecake filling. Perfectly portioned in a muffin tin, these delightful treats offer a refreshing citrus twist topped with whipped cream and lime zest, making them an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Cups
- 1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Key Lime Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Extra lime zest or lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Form cookie cups: In a bowl, mix the refrigerated sugar cookie dough with the all-purpose flour until fully combined. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, rolling each into a ball. Press each ball into the muffin cups, shaping the dough to form a cup-like shell.
- Bake cookie cups: Bake the formed cookie cups in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Right after baking, gently press the centers down again to ensure they keep their cup shape. Allow the cups to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make cheesecake filling: While the cookie cups cool, prepare the filling by beating the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Fill cookie cups: Once the cookie cups have fully cooled, spoon or pipe the key lime cheesecake filling into each cup, filling them generously.
- Chill desserts: Place the filled cookie cups in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set and enhance flavor.
- Serve and garnish: Before serving, top each cheesecake cookie cup with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with extra lime zest or lime slices for a fresh, zesty finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth cheesecake filling.
- Do not overbake cookie cups; watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent browning.
- For sharper lime flavor, increase zest slightly but avoid excess to prevent bitterness.
- Use key lime juice for authentic tartness; regular lime juice can be substituted if necessary.
- Chilling is important for the filling to set properly and improve texture.
