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a pale green key lime cheesecake topped with whipped cream swirls and lime zest, a slice cut beside lime wedges, on a bright tropical-themed table, wide horizontal shot, bright natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Key Lime Cheesecake

A zesty key lime cheesecake with a filling made from citrus. The cheesecake is topped off with a graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and press the crumbs into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the key lime juice and lime zest.
  4. Pour over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes until the center is just set.
  6. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours before topping with whipped cream and serving.

Notes

Bottled key lime juice works great when fresh ones are hard to find.