Description
A delicious Key Lime Cheesecake filled with zesty flavors and creamy texture, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), room temperature
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- Whipped cream, for garnish
- Fresh key limes or Persian limes, sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 7-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl until well combined. Press evenly into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan with aluminum foil.
- Beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully blended before adding the next. Mix in lime juice and zest until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place the springform pan into a larger pan and fill the larger pan with hot water.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes until slightly golden brown and set in the middle.
- Cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Garnish with whipped cream and slices of fresh limes before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Use a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg