No Bake Lime Mousse Torte

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This torte is tart and tangy. I take it to a lot of potluck dinners and everyone raves and begs for the recipe. It is easy and can be made several days ahead. Decorate with dollops of whipped cream, raspberries, and fresh mint leaves, if desired.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 10-inch cheesecake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 5 tablespoons melted butter

  • 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin

  • cup lime juice

  • 2 ½ cups heavy cream, divided

  • 9 ounces white chocolate, chopped

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons grated lime zest

Directions

  1. Combine cookie crumbs and sugar in a large bowl. Pour in melted butter, and mix thoroughly. Press into the bottom and one inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.

  2. Sprinkle the gelatin over the lime juice in a small bowl, and set aside to soften. Bring 1/2 cup of whipping cream to a simmer in a heavy pan. Remove from heat, and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let soften for two minutes, then whisk until smooth. Mix the gelatin into the warmed chocolate until melted; set aside to cool to room temperature. Beat remaining 2 cups of cream to stiff peaks in a large bowl, and set aside.

  3. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar with an electric mixer until well blended. Slowly blend white chocolate mixture into cream cheese, then mix in lime zest. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, and pour into prepared crust. Cover pan with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

669 Calories
52g Fat
46g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 669
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 67%
Saturated Fat 32g 158%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 295mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 37g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 128mg 10%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 195mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.