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9) Mini Key Lime Cheesecakes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs about 12 full crackers
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar for crust
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup key lime juice fresh or bottled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • Whipped cream and extra zest for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.
  2. Mix crumbs, 3 tbsp sugar, and melted butter. Press 1 tbsp into each cup to form crusts.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream, lime juice, vanilla, and zest.
  4. Spoon filling over crusts, filling almost to the top. Tap tin to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake 16–20 minutes until centers are set but slightly wobbly. Cool on a rack 30 minutes, then chill at least 2 hours.
  6. Top with whipped cream and extra zest before serving.