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Homemade margarita cheesecake recipe with whipped cream, lime wedges, and zest on a white kitchen counter, overhead shot with natural homemade feel.

Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

Creamy no-bake margarita cheesecake recipe infused with lime zest and a splash of tequila. Perfect summer or Cinco de Mayo dessert with a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan For easy removal and professional presentation
  • 1 Electric Mixer (stand or hand) To beat cream cheese and combine filling
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding whipped cream
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Zester To zest limes evenly
  • 1 Offset spatula To smooth cheesecake top
  • 1 Sharp knife For clean slices

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs Sweet crunchy base
  • 6 tablespoon Butter, melted Binds crust
  • ¼ cup Granulated sugar Sweetens crust
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances flavors

Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese, softened Room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Smooth sweetness
  • ¼ cup Fresh lime juice Tangy margarita flavor
  • 3 tablespoon Tequila Sub with lime juice for alcohol-free
  • 2 tablespoon Lime zest Divided for filling + garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Depth of flavor
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy whipping cream Whipped for airy texture
  • 2 packets Unflavored gelatin Helps set filling
  • ¼ cup Water To bloom gelatin

Garnish

  • Whipped cream Garnish
  • Lime wedges Garnish
  • Coarse salt Optional rim
  • Extra lime zest For topping

Instructions

  • Line pan & prep crust.
  • Mix crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt.
  • Press mixture into pan, chill.
  • Bloom gelatin in water.
  • Dissolve gelatin.
  • Beat cream cheese smooth.
  • Add sugar, lime juice, tequila, zest, vanilla.
  • Mix in gelatin.
  • Whip cream to soft peaks.
  • Fold whipped cream into filling.
  • Pour filling over crust.
  • Smooth top, cover, chill 6+ hours.
  • Garnish & serve.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 0.8mg