Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of homemade Key Lime Cheesecake, a dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream, key lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake is best served chilled.
- Top with whipped cream and lime zest for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg