Frozen Lime Cheesecake Recipes

KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to the center position, with a lower oven rack in place for the water bath described in step 5, and preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
• If your graham crackers aren't crumbs yet, use a food processor to pulse them into fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into a medium bowl and stir in sugar and melted butter until combined. Mixture will be sandy. Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. No need to grease the pan first. I use the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the crust down tightly. Pre-bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow crust to slightly cool as you prepare the filling.
• Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together on medium-high speed in a large bowl until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the lime juice, sour cream, vanilla extract, and lime zest then beat on medium-high speed until fully combined. On medium speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until just blended. After the final egg is incorporated into the batter, stop mixing. To help prevent the cheesecake from deflating and cracking as it cools, avoid over-mixing the batter as best you can.
• Pour cheesecake batter into warm crust. Use a rubber spatula or spoon to smooth it into an even layer.
• Boil a kettle or pot of water. You need 1 inch of water in your roasting pan for the water bath, so make sure you boil enough. Place a large metal baking or roasting pan (I usually use a 9×13-inch baking pan-do not use glass) on the bottom rack of the preheated oven. Pour boiling water into pan, about 1 inch deep. Immediately place the cheesecake on the center rack. Close oven to trap the steam inside. This unique water bath adds steam to the oven without having the cheesecake sit inside the water itself, which is the traditional water bath method explained in the recipe Notes.
• (Note: if you notice the cheesecake browning too quickly on top, tent it with aluminum foil halfway through baking.) Bake cheesecake for 55-70 minutes or until the center is almost set. When it's done, the center of the cheesecake will slightly wobble if you gently shake the pan. Turn the oven off and open the oven door slightly. Let the cheesecake sit in the oven as it cools down for 1 hour. Remove from the oven, then cool cheesecake completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Use a knife to loosen the chilled cheesecake from the rim of the springform pan, then remove the rim. Add optional toppings if desired. I used a piping tip for the pictured whipped cream. Using a clean sharp knife, cut into slices for serving. For neat slices, wipe the knife clean and dip into warm water between each slice.
• Cover and store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

FROZEN KEY LIME PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• For the crust, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a bowl. Press into a 9-inch pie pan, making sure the sides and the bottom are an even thickness. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• For the filling, beat the egg yolks and sugar on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment for 5 minutes, until thick. With the mixer on medium speed, add the condensed milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour into the baked pie shell and freeze.
• For the decoration, beat the heavy cream on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until firm. Spoon or pipe decoratively onto the pie and decorate with lime. Freeze for several hours or overnight.

LIME SEMIFREDDO CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Line a 900g loaf tin with a large piece of foil. Press down well into the base and sides of the tin, and leave plenty overhanging the edges. Put the biscuits in a freezer bag and bash to crumbs with a rolling pin. Mix with the melted butter and tip the crumbs into the prepared tin - press firmly into the base to create an even layer. Chill while the filling is made.
• Use an electric whisk on a medium setting to beat the condensed milk, cheese and cream together until smooth and thickened - this will take around 2 mins. Add the grated zest and juice, and beat slowly until the cheese mixture forms soft peaks.
• Spoon the lime mixture over the biscuit base. Cover lightly with the overhanging foil and seal firmly to keep out as much air as possible. Wrap in a second layer of foil, pop into a large freezer bag and freeze overnight.
• To make the cranberry compote, put the cranberries, sugar and 150ml cold water in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries are softened but holding their shape. Mix the arrowroot or cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water until smooth, then stir into the fruit. Cook for another 2 mins, stirring regularly. Leave to cool, then cover and chill. Can be frozen at this stage.
• Turn out the frozen cheesecake onto a platter or board and leave to thaw for 30 mins, then carefully peel off the foil. Warm the cranberry compote gently and serve with the sliced semifreddo.

ICED BLUEBERRY & LIME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Line the base and sides of a 20-22cm square cake tin with cling film. Finely grate the zest from the limes and set aside. Squeeze the juice and pour into a pan with the sugar and blueberries. Heat gently to dissolve the sugar, then simmer for 1-2 mins until the blueberries are slightly softened. Remove with a slotted spoon and put in a bowl. Boil the juice for 1-2 mins until it is slightly syrupy, then pour over the blueberries and leave to cool.
• Whisk the egg whites until stiff, then gradually whisk in the icing sugar until the meringue is stiff and marshmallow-like in texture. Beat the mascarpone in a large bowl with the lime zest and vanilla. Whip the cream until it just holds its shape, then fold into the mascarpone. Fold in the meringue using the whisk blades.
• Break up the amaretti biscuits between your fingers into a bowl to make crumbs. Melt the butter and add to the biscuit crumbs, mixing well.
• Spoon the blueberries and their juices into the base of the prepared tin. Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the top, then smooth with the back of a metal spoon to level the mixture. Spoon the amaretti crumbs evenly over the top, pressing down lightly with your hands. Freeze the cheesecake for at least 4 hrs - or overnight is better. Can be frozen for up to two weeks before serving.
• To serve, transfer the cheesecake to the fridge for 30 mins. Turn out onto a flat serving plate and peel off the cling film. Serve cut into generous slices.

FROZEN LIME CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
• Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually add sherbet, mixing well after each addition. Pour over crust.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove rim from pan. Garnish dessert with lime slices just before serving.