This easy Key Lime Shortcake recipe is a great alternative to the usual strawberry shortcake. Simple pound cake with lime-flavored cheesecake filling, whipped cream, and sherbet makes an amazing shortcake dessert.
Easy Key Lime Shortcake Recipe
This delicious Key Lime Shortcake is simple to make and perfect for your next party dessert table! With St. Patrick’s Day coming soon, I wondered what kind of green dessert to make that both my kids and friends would love other than my go-to Oreo Mint Pie and Shamrock Shake.
Here in the south, Key Lime Pie is pretty popular. I had this bright idea… lime-flavored cheesecake filling, cake, whipped cream, and lime sherbet for the WIN! Seriously, how could it go wrong?
What is a key lime?
- Key limes, also known as Mexican limes, are small and more aromatic than a normal lime.
- They have a tarter and more floral juice.
- They are more yellow and contain more seeds than the usual lime.
Easy Key Lime No-Bake Dessert
For this recipe, we used pre-made mini pound cakes, Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling, key limes and whipped cream. With such an easy pre-made startup, the preparation time is quick for on-the-go moms.
We’re always looking for recipe shortcuts, and this was a great idea. So heavenly! It’s similar to this yummy Lime Bundt Cake without the baking.
For this simple and easy recipe, you will need:
- Mini Pound Cakes (sliced horizontally)
- Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
- 5 Key Limes or 1/2 whole lime
- Whipped Cream
- Sherbet (optional)
Step 1
In a bowl squeeze limes with a bit of pulp into 2 cups of cheesecake filling. Mix well. Since the lime juice goes a long way, you can begin by adding a little at a time, mixing and tasting for tartness. I used 5 key limes.
Step 2
Slice the pound cakes in half.
Step 3
Spread the cheesecake mixture on the layers. Top the final cake layer with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of key lime or lime.
Step 4
Serve with a side of lime sherbet or for a complimentary note, orange sherbet or vanilla ice cream.
Surprise your friends and family with this amazing key lime dessert that looks fancy, but only takes a few minutes.
Delicious, refreshing and tart, this Key Lime Shortcake dessert idea is a winner!
Key Lime Shortcake
Ingredients
- 4 mini pound cakes sliced horizontally
- 2 cups Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling
- 5 key limes or 1/2 whole lime
- 1 tablespoon whipped cream
- 1 cup lime sherbet optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, squeeze the juice of the key limes including a bit of pulp.
- In a larger bowl, add the cheesecake filling and a little lime juice at a time, mixing and tasting for tartness. Mix well.
- Spread your cheesecake mixture on the pound cake layers.
- Top the final cake layer with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of key lime or lime.
- Serve with a side of lime sherbet or for a complimentary note, orange sherbet or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Originally published on March 11, 2014
Thanks to Divian for contributing this tasty recipe!
looks so yummy!
This looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it!
everything lime looks so yummy
Found it–Thank you!!
It makes me so happy about spring!
It is so simple and so good. I used mini pound cakes that were the perfect size for my children, but this would be equally as good on a larger scale. Perfect for entertaining and spring!
This look like the best cake ever!
oh this looks amazing and so refreshing! perfect spring dessert!
I found mine at Wal Mart. It is where all the cream cheeses and dairy are. I first found it about 2 years ago.
I haven’t heard of pre-made Philly cheesecake filling. Where in the store would I find it?