Pop Rocks No Bake Strawberry Lime Cheesecake

"I love Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations. I was watching the Northwest episode and the Gypsy dining group came up with a fabulous dessert that engulfed all of the senses. Seeing as how I am in no way going to do this dessert justice, I just wanted to quote what Gypsy described it as: "The second dessert was a lime cheesecake mousse set over the top of an “aural” crust. Strawberry pop rocks were implanted into the graham cracker crust for a surprising aural firework display with every bite. The dish was accompanied by strawberry sorbet over a salad of black pepper and strawberries, a strawberry sauce, and a fresh grating of lime zest." I have researched the lime mousse techniques and i have just run out of patience on how to keep the rocks from popping before the cake is consumed. So it's basically, no bake, low heat, keep it cool. I cannot come close to coming up with the black pepper and strawberries concoction so i am going to make my cop out, easy version. It might not be completely gourmet, but it is still poppin'. **I plan on revisiting this to make a diet friendly version."
 
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Ready In:
1hr 30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
1 wonderful cheesecake
Serves:
8
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a bowl, mix together crushed cookies and graham crackers with melted butter and the 3 tablespoons sugar.
  • Wait, a little bit for the butter to cool down and then combine the pop rocks gently into the crushed mixture.
  • Press into a 7 inch spring-form pan. Place in refrigerator until ready for use.
  • In another bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/3 cup of sugar and lemon juice.
  • Whip cream, and fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Spread into pan.
  • Top with sliced strawberries (optional). Freeze for 1 hour, covered with foil.
  • Place in refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with lime zest before serving.

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  1. I don't know what I did wrong, but this did not work out for me. The crust was a little weird for us. I think maybe we are too grownup for poprocks, which makes me a little sad. We didn't like the topping much either. I do like the addition of the pecan sandies cookies. I will try this again. Made for Everyday Holiday Tag. Thanks. :)
     
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