Description
A creamy and tangy key lime cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, key lime juice, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Remove from the springform pan and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Chill overnight for improved texture.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: key lime cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, key lime