Description
Dive into the creamy, tangy layers of our Key Lime Cheesecake! Perfect for a sweet escape to paradise.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 bars (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest or slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F. Position oven racks above and below the middle position. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and lime zest until smooth. Add key lime juice, then eggs, mixing until just combined.
- Pour filling into crust. Place a pan with 3 cups boiling water on the bottom oven rack. Bake cheesecake on the upper rack for 55–65 minutes.
- Turn off oven, prop door open, and cool cheesecake for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a rack, then refrigerate overnight.
- Beat whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Garnish cheesecake as desired with whipped cream and lime zest or slices.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Use real key lime juice for authentic flavor.
- Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 328
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
