Description
Indulge in the creamy, tart goodness of this Delightful Key Lime Cheesecake. Each slice features a buttery graham cracker crust paired with a luscious key lime filling that strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Ideal for summer gatherings or cozy nights at home, this cheesecake promises to whisk you away to sun-kissed shores with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (2 packages)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and key lime juice; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time while mixing gently.
- Pour filling over prepared crust, smoothing out the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and crack open the door; let cheesecake cool inside for an hour before transferring to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg