Zesty Key Lime Cheesecake
A creamy, tangy Key Lime Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Prep Your Baking Dish – Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make the Crust – Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake the Crust – Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden, then let cool.
- Prepare the Filling – Beat cream cheese until smooth, incorporate powdered sugar, then mix in lime juice and zest.
- Bake the Cheesecake – Pour filling into crust, bake for 55-60 minutes until set around the edges.
- Cool and Chill – Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Serve Your Cheesecake – Release the sides of the springform pan and top with whipped cream and lime zest before slicing.
Notes
Chill overnight for best flavor melding. Use a hot knife for smooth slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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