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No Bake Mandarin Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Jan 7, 2019 · 30 Comments

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The best no bake recipe for mandarin and lime cheesecake with a gingersnap cookie crust. It’s velvety, refreshing with a hint of ginger from the crust which happens to be gluten free. This recipe needs to be in your cheesecake recipe arsenal.

mandarin lime cheesecake in a pot

Mandarin Lime Cheesecake

This was a spur of a moment recipe. There I said it ! I didn’t have this planned or sitting in my scheduler. I’m flying off my pants right now and I feel strained when I need to sit and think of what I am going to publish for the next three months. But my goal this year is to have content planned at least a month ahead.

One afternoon post holiday, when I have had enough of all the chocolate, I lusted after a clean refreshing sweetness on my palate. I had these lovely mandarins with leaves on the counter. I buy them because I love citrus and also because they look pretty with their stems and leaves intact. I have eaten enough mandarins on it’s own and a fleeting thought struck me that I have to use it in a dessert too. Something that doesn’t have chocolate. Well, all I could think was a no bake cheesecake and here it is.

Mandarin oranges on it’s own doesn’t give enough punch to a creamier dessert which has cream cheese and whipping cream. That’s where the lime zest and juice plays a major role. It gives a nice citrusy kick to offset the bland flavours of the cream products.

This no bake cheesecake has one whole cup mandarin puree. It takes 5 to 6 mandarins to make one cup of puree. If you want to use up those oranges that has been sitting in the counter for some reason ignored by everyone(not in my house) you should make this recipe.

You can totally use the store-bought mandarins in a can if that’s what you have or prefer to use. Strain the mandarin slices from the canned juice. Pack them in a one cup measuring cup to measure them and puree.

And BTW, if you are staying away from refined sugar post holiday, use a sugar alternative like Swerve powdered sugar.  Or indulge moderately.

mandarin lime cheesecake pots

Gingersnap cookie crust

Let’s talk about the crust,shall we? If you are like me you’d definitely have boxes of cookies lying around from the cookie marathon last month. I had many failed attempts so I had plenty. I used the Gingersnap cookies that comes in this recipe. They are gluten free and full of ginger too.

If you don’t have gingernsap cookies lying around you can make them from scratch using the above recipe. Make it a weekend project with the kids or as a stress buster. Buy it from the store or use a graham cracker crust. Do what works for you!

I find that crushing the cookies in a large zip lock bag with a rolling pin is kind of theraupatic. An electric grinder makes them too fine. I love my crust to be a bit chunky.

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Mandarin Lime Cheesecake in pots

Have you made any new year resolutions? New year resolution doesn’t work for me. So I’m setting goals and focusing more on self improvement. I’m trying to be more productive everyday. I won’t deny myself the little pleasures in life and reward myself with them from time to time. I’m going to indulge in this decadent cheesecake for finishing this blog post!

Happy new year everyone!

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mandarin lime cheesecake in a pot

No Bake Mandarin Lime Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

The best no bake recipe for mandarin and lime cheesecake with a gingersnap cookie crust. It's velvety, refreshing with a hint of ginger from the crust which happens to be gluten free. This recipe needs to be in your cheesecake recipe arsenal.
5 from 18 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake, citrus, mandarin
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Farwin

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups gingersnap/graham cracker crushed
  • 5 tbsp melted butter

Cream cheese layer

  • 500 g/16 oz cream cheese block
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup mandarin puree (slices of 5 to 6 mandarins)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 cup whipping cream

Instructions

  • For the crust, mix the crushed cookies and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mix evenly in  the bottom of 8 individual serving glasses or one 8" springform pan. Refrigerate until the cream cheese layer is made.
  • Using an electric beater beat the cream cheese till it's smooth. Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat till sugar is dissolved and there are no lumps.
  • Add the mandarin puree and lime juice. Beat for a minute till it's well incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff and peaks form. Spoon the whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture. Add lime zest. Use a spoon and gently mix the two.
  • Spoon the cream cheese filling on top of the cookie crust in individual serving glasses or the springform pan. Refrigerate for 3 or more hours.
  • If you're using a springform pan, loosen the edges of the pan with a knife before removing the cheesecake.
  • Serve with sliced mandarins.
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  1. Cliona Keane says

    January 7, 2019 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    I could definitely have one this right now! You can’t beat cheesecake, especially when it’s as delicious and simple as this one is!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 8, 2019 at 6:27 am

      Thank you! It’s a breeze to make.

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    January 7, 2019 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    Yes this does have to be in my cheesecake arsenal for sure! Simple tasty and so quick to make?! Perfect!!

    Reply
  3. Danielle Wolter says

    January 7, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    5 stars
    I am loving this so much, especially with the gingersnap crust. What a great easy,post holiday dessert. Orange and lime are so wonderful together.

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 8, 2019 at 6:28 am

      Oranges and lime. The perfect combo for cheesecake.

      Reply
  4. Caroline says

    January 7, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    5 stars
    I love the flavors in these, gingersnaps are a favorite for cheesecake and the topping sounds great too.

    Reply
  5. Shanika says

    January 7, 2019 at 10:13 pm

    5 stars
    I love that this Cheesecake is no-bake and the gingersnap crust sounds so, so good! Yum!

    Reply
  6. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

    January 7, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    A beautiful and simple treat. Perfect to showcase all of the seasonal citrus this time of year. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
  7. Taylor Kiser says

    January 7, 2019 at 11:09 pm

    5 stars
    Totally swooning over this dessert! I love everything about it!

    Reply
  8. Emmeline says

    January 8, 2019 at 3:25 am

    This looks absolutely delicious! I love the combo of flavors! Also, LOVE the look of the pictures – dark and moody and delicious 😉

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 8, 2019 at 6:29 am

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mirlene says

    January 8, 2019 at 4:32 am

    5 stars
    Love no bake cheesecake, although, I do not believe I have tried gingersnaps crust, I am looking forward to trying it. This dessert look and sound like the perfect way to end any evening.

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 8, 2019 at 6:29 am

      The gingersnap crust gives so much flavor. You should try it.

      Reply
  10. Deborah says

    January 8, 2019 at 8:29 am

    5 stars
    This looks divine and with a couple of substitutions I can make it vegan to adhere to my diet. Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  11. Nicoletta De Angelis Nardelli says

    January 9, 2019 at 10:57 am

    5 stars
    Beautiful pictures as well as flavors! Looks like a breath of fresh air after all the indulgent holiday treats.

    Reply
  12. Sherri says

    January 10, 2019 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    I definitely need something light and refreshing like this after all those holiday indulgences! Love the combination of the citrus flavors with the gingersnap crust! Looks divine! 🙂

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:12 pm

      Thank you! I crave for light and refreshing flavors post holiday.

      Reply
  13. Leslie Haasch says

    January 10, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    Mandarin and lime together is SUCH a good flavor combo! I am so used to seeing super chocolatey and sweet cheesecakes, I forget that fruit is a thing hah!

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      Lol! I love fruits in my desserts.

      Reply
  14. Veena Azmanov says

    January 10, 2019 at 3:17 pm

    5 stars
    I love anything lime or lemon. Mandarines are in season here so I can’t wait to try this. Sounds so delicious. Ginger and orange are always a great combination.

    Reply
  15. anne lawton says

    January 10, 2019 at 5:43 pm

    5 stars
    I love all of that citrus going on in there! This cheesecake looks so delicious and light.

    Reply
  16. Dominique | Perchance to Cook says

    January 11, 2019 at 2:29 pm

    I love the combo or mandarin and lime together, how unique! I really love that this is no bake… I need more of these types of desserts in my life. Sounds amazing!

    Reply
  17. Kiki Johnson says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    YES! I love all things citrus-y for dessert post-Christmas as the citrus note makes things taste lighter and somewhat good-for-you! It’s a mind trick, but hey – it works! Love the presentations in glasses which also allows for easy serving! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 12, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you !

      Reply
  18. Marisa Franca says

    January 12, 2019 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    Gingersnaps make such a great crust for a cheesecake. Love that it’s no-bake and using up your mandarin oranges for the body along with the lime is very clever of you!! This would make a wonderful dessert when warm weather comes. I’ll be saving the recipe. And I’m a lot like you — I see beauty in the fruit and want to bring them home and photograph them first and then eat them.

    Reply
    • FFSimaak says

      January 12, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Thank you so much! GLad to know a fellow photographer who loves to capture fruits.

      Reply
  19. Aleta says

    January 13, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, all my favourite flavours! I am such a sucker for cheesecake, if no other dessert existed in the whole world, I wouldn’t even mind. The combination of mandarin with lime and gingersnap? Genius. Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  20. Elizabeth Leaver says

    January 13, 2019 at 1:45 pm

    5 stars
    THIS SOUNDS DELICIOUS. I’m craving refreshing, citrussy flavours like this right now to remind me the sunshine is out there somewhere! And I love gingersnaps, even more so when they’re slathered in cheesecake filling ?

    Reply
  21. Veronika's Kitchen says

    January 13, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    5 stars
    That looks so delicious! Very light and refreshing! Would have one right now!)

    Reply
  22. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says

    January 13, 2019 at 11:04 pm

    This looks and sounds absolutely delicious! My mouth is already watering thinking of that zesty, sweet lime and mandarin orange flavor!

    Reply

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