Description
Indulge in the zesty and creamy goodness of this Key Lime Cheesecake. A delightful twist on the classic dessert, this tangy treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Graham Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Whipped cream and lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, add eggs, sour cream, cornstarch, lime juice, zest, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Create a water bath and bake the cheesecake until set.
- Chill: Let the cheesecake cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Add whipped cream and lime slices before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh key lime juice, but bottled key lime juice can be substituted.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps in the batter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
