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Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful tangy sweetness of Key Lime Cheesecake. This creamy, citrus-infused dessert is the perfect treat for any occasion, from holidays to special gatherings.

Ingredients

Cheesecake:

  • 6.8 ounces graham crackers (about 12 crackers), or 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice (from about 8 juicy key limes)
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature

Whipped Cream:

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon key lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and baking pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round springform pan with cooking spray.
  2. Make the crust: Process graham crackers, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, salt, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and eggs. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake the cheesecake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours.
  5. Make the topping: Whip cream until thickened. Add sugar, sour cream, lime zest, and vanilla. Spread on cheesecake.
  6. Decorate and serve: Remove from pan, add whipped cream, and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Whipped cream can be kept in the fridge for a day or two.
  • Cheesecake without topping can be frozen for up to 1 month.

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