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Key Lime Sour Cream Cheesecake

A Key Lime Cheesecake with a tangy sour cream layer on a buttery Graham Cracker Crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest

Method
 

  1. Press the crumb mixture into a pan and chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the sour cream, key lime juice, and zest.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, then pour over the crust.
  5. Bake at 325F for 60 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Garnish with thin lime wheels and whipped cream.