KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
A one-of-a-kind cheesecake featuring the bright, fresh flavors of a favorite fruit!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 14h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan. In medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining crust ingredients on low speed just until crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of pan.
- Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Wrap outside of pan, bottom and side, with heavy-duty foil. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, on low speed just until well blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons lime peel, 2 tablespoons lime juice and the cornstarch. Fold in sour cream until blended. Pour over crust.
- Bake 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes or until side of cheesecake is set and slightly puffed but center still moves slightly when pan is tapped. Cool in pan on cooling rack 15 minutes.
- Run knife along side of pan to loosen cheesecake. Refrigerate uncovered about 3 hours or until chilled. Cover and refrigerate at least 9 hours but no longer than 48 hours.
- In heavy 1-quart saucepan, mix 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons lime peel and 2/3 cup lime juice with wire whisk. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 2 eggs. Cook over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats back of spoon (do not boil). Run knife along side of pan to loosen cheesecake; remove side of pan. Spread curd over top of cheesecake. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg
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Kevin Chibanda
[email protected]This cheesecake was a disaster! The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny. I don't recommend this recipe.
Mr SKP
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would use a different recipe next time.
Naresh sanjo
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect key lime cheesecake. I think I would add a bit more sugar to the filling next time.
Abir Hasan
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the tangy lime flavor and the creamy filling.
Prince Mahamud
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a classic key lime cheesecake. The filling is creamy and tangy, and the crust is buttery and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Elijah Hawley
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Rokhab zar
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the tangy lime flavor. It was the perfect dessert to end a great meal.
Aqib Ali Qumbrani
[email protected]I've never been a fan of key lime pie, but I decided to try this cheesecake recipe and I'm glad I did! It was so delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sonu 2121
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making a key lime cheesecake, but I'm so glad I did! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. It was the perfect dessert to serve to my guests.
Nabunya Gladys
[email protected]This is the best key lime cheesecake! The filling is so smooth and creamy and the lime flavor is perfectly balanced. The crust is also delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend this recipe!
Crystal Mcpherson
[email protected]This key lime cheesecake is amazing! The crust is buttery and sweet, and the filling is creamy and tangy. The combination of the two is perfect. I will definitely be making this again!
John I'm Kicking Mad Flava In Yo Ear!!
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion and was a hit with both adults and children.
Muhmmad Sahban
[email protected]This was an easy recipe to follow, and the lime flavor in the cheesecake was just right - not too sour and not too sweet. The result was a dense, creamy cheesecake with a delicious graham cracker crust. I would definitely make this again!