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Key Lime Cheesecake
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Key Lime Cheesecake

Key Lime Cheesecake is the perfect dessert for key lime lovers! A rich, creamy cheesecake full of real key lime flavor with fresh lime juice.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 861 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 3 cups graham cracker crumbs , (24 full crackers)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 12 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large egg
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons flour
Stabilized Whipped Cream:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust:
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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9 inch springform pan with baking spray.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together then press it into the pan and up the sides in an even layer.
Key Lime Cheesecake:
  1. To your stand mixer add the cream cheese and sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.
  2. Lower the speed to medium and add in the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, key lime juice, lime zest, and flour until smooth.
  3. Carefully spread the mixture on the crust.
  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until set and firm.
  5. Chill completely before serving.
Stabilized Whipped Cream:
  1. Add the cream cheese and powdered sugar to your stand mixer at medium speed for 1 minute until stiff peaks form. Remove from stand mixer and set aside. ]
  2. Add the heavy cream and vanilla to the stand mixer and beat on high speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Add in the cream cheese mixture and beat on medium speed until creamy, 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pipe onto the cheesecake and garnish with lime zest.

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Nutrition Information

Calories 861kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 77g (26%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 58g (89%) Saturated Fat 34g (170%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 15g (75%) Trans Fat 0.5g (25%) Cholesterol 209mg (70%) Sodium 449mg (19%) Potassium 340mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 62g (124%) Vitamin A 2112IU (42%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 223mg (22%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 861

% Daily Value*

Calories 861kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 77g 26%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 58g 89%
Saturated Fat 34g 170%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 15g 75%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 209mg 70%
Sodium 449mg 19%
Potassium 340mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 62g 124%
Vitamin A 2112IU 42%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 223mg 22%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.