No Bake Margarita Cheesecake Bars
These easy no bake margarita cheesecake bars are creamy and tart with a little kick of tequila.
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (approximately 14 crackers)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 16 ounces cream cheese (2 blocks, room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (approx. 1 lime)
- 3 ounces lime jello (1/2 packet)
- 3/4 cups boiling water
- 1 cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons tequila
Line base and sides of a 8x8" pan with parchment paper and set aside
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until well combined
Evenly spread crumb mixture into prepared pan, pressing down to pack the crust
In a medium bowl whip heavy cream with a hand or stick mixer until stiff, then set aside
In a separate bowl beat cream cheese, sugar and lime zest until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes
Pour cheesecake filling over crust using a spoon or spatula to evenly spread the mixture
Chill the cheesecake in the fridge until set. Minimum of 3 hours, but preferably overnight
In a medium bowl mix lime jello and boiling water until completely dissolved, approximately 3 minutes
Add cold water and tequila to jello mixture and stir to combine
Let jello mixture cool then pour over the cheesecake layer
Return cheesecake to fridge until jello is set, approximately 3 hours
Once set remove the cheesecake from the pan and use a sharp knife to cut into squares