Skip to Content

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote. A no-bake, light textured, decadent dessert which uses a gelatin set filling on a buttery graham crumb crust and complemented with a tangy raspberry compote.

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with raspberries and lime slice for garnish

A lighter textured dessert option.

This is a terrific dessert recipe that everyone loves whenever we serve it. It can be prepared a day or two in advance as well which is the way I prefer.

Nobody wants to worry about having their dessert set when they bring it to the table. So, be sure to give it enough time to set before serving. 

Red frozen raspberries background closeup photo

Frozen Raspberries make this recipe more economical without sacrificing flavour.

The tangy tart flavors of raspberry and lime play very well with each other, as I have used before in a favourite bundt cake recipe.

This gelatine based dessert  makes a much lighter and refreshing end to a meal than a traditional cheesecake. It is a terrific addition to a great summer BBQ meal too

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie photo of a single slice on a white plate

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote.

Love homemade cakes from scratch? We’ve put together a collection of the 25 Most Baked Cakes of the last 12 years on Rock Recipes. You are sure to find several to love.

Top Ten cake recipes photo collage with title text for Pinterest

Originally published May 2008. Updated May, 2020.

Like this Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie recipe?

You’ll find hundreds of other sweet ideas in our Cakes & Pies Category and even more in our Desserts Category.

photo of limes on a white background with one cut to reveal the interior.

Limes flavoured desserts are some of my favourites. 

It’s easy to keep up with the latest home style cooking & baking ideas from Rock Recipes. Be sure to follow Rock Recipes Facebook Page and follow us on Instagram

Plus you’ll see daily recipe suggestions from decadent desserts to quick delicious weekday meals too. 

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote photo with title text added for Pinterest

You can also sign up for our FREE newsletter to know immediately when we add new recipes. You’ll also get weekly suggestions for great family friendly  meals and desserts too!


Rock Recipes a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Our product recommendations are almost exclusively for those we currently use or have used in the past.
Visit my Amazon Store for my favourite kitchen gadgets and appliances, plus recommendations from my personal cookbook collection.
Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with raspberries and lime slice for garnish
Yield: 12 or more servings

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Lime Cheesecake Chiffon Pie with Raspberry Compote. A no-bake, light textured, decadent dessert which uses a gelatin set filling on a buttery graham crumb crust and complemented with a tangy raspberry compote.

Ingredients

For the Graham Crumb Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham crumbs
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup ground almonds
  • 1/3 cup melted butter

For the Lime Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 ½ envelopes gelatin powder
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 egg yolks (save whites for next step)
  • ½ cup sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • Juice of 3 small limes (about 3/4 cup)
  • Zest of 3 small limes, very finely minced
  • 1 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature and cut in small pieces) (1 cup)
  • 1 cup whipping cream

For the Raspberry Compote

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 tbsp corn starch

Instructions

To prepare the Graham Crumb Crust

  1. Mix all ingredients together and press into the bottom and sides of a 10 inch pie plate or, if you prefer, the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. (see note below)

To prepare the Lime Cheesecake Filling

  1. Mix together the geletine powder and milk and set aside.
  2. In a double boiler, combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, lime juice and lime zest.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 170 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the softened gelatin mixture. Set aside to cool to lukewarm or near room temperature.
  5. In a small saucepan combine the 1 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup water.
  6. Bring to a boil without stirring and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
  7. In an electric stand mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla together to soft peaks.
  8. Slowly pour the hot syrup in a thin stream down the side of the mixer bowl, being careful not to pour it directly onto the beaters or whisk attachment.
  9. Continue beating until the mixture cools to room temperature. You can use an ice bath for the bowl to speed up this process if you like but I just let it go in my stand mixer.
  10. When cool slowly begin adding the cream cheese to the bowl, one piece at a time.
  11. Beat well after each addition until smooth. Fold the lime custard and gelatin mixture into the meringue and cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  12. Finally, whip the whipping cream to soft peaks.
  13. Fold into the filling and pour over the pie crust. Chill for 3 hours or overnight. Cut and serve with the raspberry compote on top.
  14. To prepare the Raspberry Compote

  1. Bring the raspberries and sugar to a gentle boil for just a few minutes.
  2. Dissolve the cornstarch in the water and add to the boiling raspberries stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Simmer for an additional minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Remove from heat and allow the compote to cool to room temperature.

Notes

Some people have a habit of baking a graham crumb crust before using it in any recipe. Some say, it helps to hold the crumbs together.

I usually find this unnecessary but I don't object to it either. If you want to, bake it at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool before adding the filling.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 459Total Fat 24gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 102mgSodium 214mgCarbohydrates 59gFiber 4gSugar 45gProtein 6g

The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by third party software and is meant as a guideline only. Exact accuracy is not guaranteed. For recipes where all ingredients may not be used entirely, such as those with coatings on meats, or with sauces or dressings for example, calorie & nutritional values per serving will likely be somewhat lower than indicated.

Did you like this recipe?

Do you love our "Real food recipes for real people'? Share the recipe on Facebook to let your friends know about us. They'll thank you for it.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Skip to Recipe

Sharing is Caring

Help spread the word. You're awesome for doing it!