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Key Lime Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword key-lime-cheesecake, key-lime-cheesecake-recipe
Prep Time 50 minutes
Chill time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings 12 servings (may vary)
Calories 442kcal

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers melted
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Cheesecake filling:
  • 1 cup key lime juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 (1/4 oz each) packets unflavored gelatin
  • 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest plus additional for garnishing
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup salted butter softened
  • 2 8 oz blocks plain cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sweetened whipped cream or thawed whipped topping
  • sweetened whipped cream, lime slices and lime zest for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, toss together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto bottom and 1/2-1 inch up side of of lightly greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 15 minutes or just until set. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium size saucepan combine lime juice and water. Sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.
  • To the pan add sugar, eggs and lime zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6-8 minutes or just until mixture just comes to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl use an electric mixer to beat together cream cheese and butter. Beat on medium speed, gradually adding hot lime mixture. Stop and scrape the bowl periodically so it fully combines. Chill in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally, for around 45-50 minutes or until cool.
  • Once filling mixture has cooled, gently fold in 1 cup whipped cream. Pour into prepared crust. Cover; refrigerate 4-6 hours or until firm.
  • Loosen sides of cheesecake from pan using an offset spatula. Remove outer ring, smooth sides.
  • Place onto a cake pedestal or serving platter. Garnish top of cheesecake with whipped cream, lime zest and lime slices, if desired.
  • Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 521IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg