I took a long weekend last Friday. I had a list of things I wanted to do… needed to do. the kinds of things you keep a mental list of, filed under To Do… Eventually. I had a whole free day and I was going to cross every one of them off. There was the mountain of clothes that moved into the house with me but have never been touched that I’ve been meaning to sort through for the Goodwill. I had the best intentions of organizing the “office” with its shelves and tables that are beginning to buckle under the weight of my 26,283 photography props, and of course I was going to clear out the nearly impassable stairs to the attic that are littered with random pieces of clothing and shoes and even more photography props that I just needed to get out of sight. Instead, these happened.
And while I may have eaten them seated comfortably atop a pile of unsorted clothes, I have no regrets. Zach actually helped me make these — he made the crusts (but refused to try the filling because he’s afraid of limes, or something), so maybe we can chalk that up to well-spent quality time. Rather than use a traditional graham cracker crust, I notched it up with a crust made of gingersnaps for an extra slightly-spiced bite. I’ll be sticking with this crust rather than the traditional from now on, but if you don’t like gingersnaps I included instructions in the recipe to substitute graham crackers instead.
Key Lime-flavored desserts have quickly been climbing the list of my favorite flavors. I love the refreshing tartness, the subtle sweetness, and the crumbly crust. Naturally, I assumed I would love it just as much in a creamy cheesecake base, and it worked out perfectly. A homemade whipped cream adds a touch of airy sweetness to the key lime base — seriously, skip the store-bought toppings and make your own, it’s worth every second of whipping to stiff peaks. Refreshingly tart, slightly spiced, and with a lighter-than-air whipped topping, these little treats are the perfect summertime party snack, (or perfect alternative to cleaning your house).
Hopefully your weekend was more productive than mine, but just as tasty. Enjoy! You Might Also Like: Cake Batter Cheesecake Dessert Shooters
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