Key Lime Cheesecake

Are you looking for a delicious, mouthwatering dessert that will make your family ooh and ah around the dinner table?

Look no further - Key Lime Cheesecake is here! This one is going to be your go-to next favorite summer or spring cheesecake recipes.

Not only does this decadent treat look absolutely amazing, but it also tastes heavenly.

With its hint of citrusy lime contrasting against the creamy cheesecake texture, this cheesecake recipe is certain to be an instant hit among your family.

Plus, with minimal effort needed on your part, you'll have a restaurant-worthy dessert ready in no time!

Get ready for some serious compliments when you serve Key Lime Cheesecake at your next dinner party.

Or you can try my other cheesecake filling recipe. It is always a hit with the family.

Since Florida is the Sunshine State and it is known for its citrus fruit I knew I had to make this Key lime dessert recipe.

This homemade thick and rich cheesecake recipe can be made using type of citrus juice you like.

Flavor Variations

You can change the flavor of this cheesecake recipe simply by changing the citrus fruit juice you use.

• lemon cheesecake
• orange cheesecake
• grapefruit cheesecake
• tangelo cheesecake
• lime cheesecake
• blood orange cheesecake

A blood orange cheesecake would have been an interesting flavor combo to try out. and I would have loved to see what color the baked cheesecake ended up.

This cheesecake is thick and dense like a real New York Cheesecake. It tastes great and will be my go-to cheesecake recipe from now on.

👇See the step by step directions below!

How To Make Key Lime Cheesecake

• Make the crust first: Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch spring form pan with butter or cooking spray. Line the bottom only with a circle of parchment paper.
• Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter in a bowl.
• Press the crust ingredients into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared spring form pan.
• Wrap the outside of the springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Rolling and tucking the foil along the outer top edge of the pan. Set the pan aside until needed.
• Preheat the oven to 325 °F degrees.

Key Lime Cheesecake Ingredients

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• cheesecake crust: graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter
• Key lime cheesecake filling: softened cream cheese, granulated white sugar, sour cream, large eggs, heavy whipping cream, all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, and key lime juice.

Directions

• Step 1: Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for another 2 minutes. Beat in the sour cream until combined.

• Step 2: Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, beating well in between each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl after each egg.

• Step 3: Add the heavy whipping cream, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract and lime juice to the bowl. Beat well for 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat again for two minutes more.

• Step 4: Pour the key lime cheesecake filling into the prepared cheesecake crust and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.

• Step 5: Place the filled spring form pan inside a large baking pan or roasting pan.

• Step 6: Fill the outer pan with boiling water until the water bath comes half way up the side of the spring form pan to about the center of the cheesecake.

• Step 7: Bake at 325 °F degrees for 80 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Step 8: Remove the cheesecake pan from the oven and remove the cheesecake from the water bath. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil from around the pan.

• Step 9: Place the hot cheesecake on a wire cooling rack until the cheesecake is room temperature.

• Step 10: Loosely cover the top of the pan and refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.

• Step 11: Before serving run a sharp knife along the edges of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Open the latch on the side of the pan and carefully lift the cheesecake and place it on a serving platter.

• Step 12: Garnish with whipped cream and key lime slices before serving.

📌PRO Cheesecake Tips

• softened cream cheese: the cream cheese should be very soft to prevent lumps.
• flavor variations: try other citrus flavors.
• baking the cheesecake in a water bath. This is the best way to bake a thick rich cheesecake if you want to avoid cracks in the top.

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Helpful Products

• spring form pan: you can use a 9-inch or 10-inch pan to make this recipe.
• handheld beater: I've had great luck with this beater.
• wire cooling rack: a must have when baking a cheesecake.
• mixing bowls: a collection of different size mixing bowls always comes in handy.

Make It!

Our delicious key lime cheesecake is perfect for finishing any summer cookout and will tantalize the taste buds of your friends and family.

With the zing of key limes and a wonderfully creamy texture, everyone will be delighted to enjoy a piece of this masterpiece. This recipe is simple to make, but doesn't skimp out on flavor or presentation.

Give it a go and amaze your guests with its homey charm! If you're feeling adventurous in the kitchen, why not try adding some strawberry or blueberry syrup as a drizzle?

Now that you have all the ingredients together, it's time for a unique cooking experience – no sweet tooth left unsatisfied here!

So grab the pan and whipped cream, and let's get cooking! Try this recipe today – your taste buds won't regret it.

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Key Lime Cheesecake

Arlene Mobley - Flour On My Face

Whip up this delicious homemade Key Lime cheesecake for a rich, creamy and luxurious dessert that's sure to be the star of your next dinner party or gathering. Perfectly tart yet sweet, this irresistible dessert will brighten up any summer gathering or be appreciated during the colder months as well.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Chilling 12 hours hrs

Total Time 13 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 Servings

Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons melted butter
• ▢ 32 ounces full fat cream cheese (softened)
• ▢ 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 5 tablespoons sour cream (could also use creme fraiche)
• ▢ 4 large eggs
• ▢ 1 large egg yolk
• ▢ 5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• ▢ ½ cup key lime juice

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Instructions 

Prep

• Lightly grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch spring form pan with butter or cooking spray. Line the bottom only with a circle of parchment paper.
• Mix the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter in a bowl.
• Press the crust ingredients into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared spring form pan.
• Wrap the outside of the springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Rolling and tucking the foil along the outer top edge of the pan. Set the pan aside until needed.
• Preheat the oven to 325 °Fdegrees.

Key Lime Cheesecake Filling

• Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl with a handheld mixer until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for another 2 minutes. Beat in the sour cream until combined.
• Add the eggs and egg yolk one at a time, beating well in between each addition and scraping the sides of the bowl after each egg.
• Add the heavy whipping cream, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract and lime juice to the bowl. Beat well for 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl and beat again for two minutes more.
• Pour the key lime cheesecake filling into the prepared cheesecake crust and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
• Place the filled spring form pan inside a large baking pan.
• Fill the outer pan with boiling water until the water bath comes half way up the side of the spring form pan to about the center of the cheesecake.
• Bake at 325 °F degrees for 80 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cheesecake pan from the oven and remove the cheesecake from the water bath. Carefully remove and discard the aluminum foil from around the pan.
• Place the hot cheesecake on a wire cooling rack until the cheesecake is room temperature.
• Loosely cover the top of the pan and refrigerate the cheesecake overnight.
• Before serving run a sharp knife along the edges of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Open the latch on the side of the pan and carefully lift the cheesecake and place it on a serving platter.
• Garnish with whipped cream and key lime slices before serving.
• Makes 12 to 16 servings.

Recipe Expert Tips

• Flavor variations: Any citrus juice can be substituted for the key lime juice.
• softened cream cheese: the cream cheese should be very soft to prevent lumps.
• flavor variations: try other citrus flavors for unique cheesecake flavors.
• baking the cheesecake in a water bath. This is the best way to bake a thick rich cheesecake if you want to avoid cracks in the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 984IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 1mg

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