KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

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Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Cream Cheese     Lime     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Lime custard
6 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
1 teaspoon grated Key lime peel or regular lime peel
Crust
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 whole graham crackers)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Filling
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
1 tablespoon grated Key lime peel or regular lime peel
1 16-ounce container sour cream
Thin lime slices

Steps:

  • For lime custard:
  • Whisk all ingredients in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until custard thickens and boils for 30 seconds, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (mixture will thicken).
  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap 3 layers of foil around outside of 8- to 8 1/2-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Butter pan. Stir first 3 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Mix in butter until moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.
  • For filling:
  • Place cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, eggs, lime juice, and lime peel in processor; blend well.
  • Spoon custard into crust; smooth top. Carefully spoon filling over. Set cheesecake in large baking pan. Add enough hot water to baking pan to come 1 inch up sides of cheesecake pan. Bake until almost set but not puffed and center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir sour cream and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to blend.
  • Carefully spoon sour cream mixture over hot cheesecake; smooth top. Bake until topping sets, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen. Cool cheesecake completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Release pan sides from cheesecake; transfer to platter. Garnish with lime slices and serve.

Mssumon Khan
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Shabir Ishaqzai
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Overall, I thought this cheesecake was just okay.


Prince Sajid
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Lupez Simlpe
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I had some trouble with the crust, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Chandon Kumir
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The key lime flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, but overall it was a good cheesecake.


Bricella Rodriguez
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Yum! I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success.


Maria Roko
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5 stars! This cheesecake is amazing. The perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Md Araft
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.


Jameel Niazi
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I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the key lime flavor is so unique and delicious.


Kedibone Ruele
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This cheesecake was a real treat! The key lime flavor was tart and refreshing, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and smooth. I loved the graham cracker crust, it was the perfect base for the cheesecake.


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