No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup heavy cream, cold
• 1 lime, thinly sliced, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly moistened and the texture resembles wet sand.

2. 2

   Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.

3. 3

   Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

   15:00 · Chill crust
4. 4

   In a large bowl, mash the avocados until smooth, then beat in the softened cream cheese until no lumps remain.

5. 5

   Beat in the powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and salt until the filling is smooth and fully combined.

6. 6

   In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.

   3:00 · Whip cream
7. 7

   Gently fold the whipped cream into the avocado-cream cheese mixture in two additions until no streaks remain.

8. 8

   Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.

9. 9

   Cover and refrigerate the cheesecake until fully set and firm to the touch.

10. 10

    Run a thin knife around the edge of the pan, release the springform collar, and garnish with lime slices before slicing into wedges.