Description
A creamy and tangy key lime cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 (8 oz) bars cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar (for crust)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest or thin slices for garnish (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well-coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, then remove it from the oven and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the cornstarch and lime zest to the cream mixture and mix until combined.
- Gradually add in the fresh lime juice, mixing at low speed.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set, but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
- Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Top the cheesecake with whipped cream and garnish with lime zest or slices.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg