5 from 3 votes
Key Lime Cheesecake
The delicious tart flavors of key lime pie meet the rich decadence of cheesecake.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter melted, unsalted
For the Filling
- 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons lime zest
- 3 egg large
- 2/3 cup key lime juice
- lime optional, for garnish
- Whipped Cream optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. If the mixture is dry, add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of melted butter to moisten it further. It should resemble wet sand.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and lime zest until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then gradually mix in key lime juice.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake at 300°F for 60 minutes or until set. Turn off the oven and let sit for about 25 minutes with the door slightly open.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 8 hours before serving. Decorate with whipped cream and lime wedges if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
264mg
(11%)
Potassium
127mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
986IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 986IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.