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Creamy cheesecake with lime topping on white plate, whole cake in background.

Key Lime Cheesecake

Baked Bree man with beard in formal suit indoors.Michael Steliga
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup key lime juice
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes then cool.
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  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and lime zest until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended. Mix in key lime juice, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
    Creamy white sauce in a stainless steel mixing bowl with a slightly textured white background.
  • Pour filling into the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
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  • Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 270mgFiber: 0.4g
Keyword Key Lime Cheesecake
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