Description
Indulge in the creamy and tangy goodness of this Key Lime Cheesecake. A perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors, this dessert is sure to impress your taste buds and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
For the Topping (optional):
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- lime zest or slices for garnish
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 springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla, key lime juice, and zest. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Create a water bath, bake the cheesecake, then let cool.
- Chill: Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Add topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake and garnish with lime zest or slices.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecake come to room temperature before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
