How To Make Key Lime Cheesecake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
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- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream and additional key lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
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In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add in key lime juice, key lime zest, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and slightly golden. The center will still jiggle slightly.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional key lime zest.
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Slice and serve the delicious key lime cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Calories : 542kcal
- Total Fat : 39g
- Saturated Fat : 22g
- Cholesterol : 195mg
- Sodium : 441mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugars : 24g
- Protein : 8g
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