Description
Experience a slice of paradise with this Key Lime Pie Cheesecake, where the creamy cheesecake meets the tart brightness of fresh key limes. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to family gatherings. With its vibrant green hue and zesty flavor, each bite will transport you to a tropical getaway. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this cheesecake is sure to be the star of your dessert table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and eggs one at a time; mix until creamy.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg