KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
A one-of-a-kind cheesecake featuring the bright, fresh flavors of a favorite fruit!
Provided 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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Christian Pettenger
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Shotunde Taiwo
[email protected]This cheesecake is a must-try for any key lime lover. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the crust is to die for.
raja mobile
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing. The key lime flavor is not too overpowering and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Samantha Garaurerr
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The key lime flavor is so refreshing and the crust is the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Shahid Imran
[email protected]I've never made cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out perfect and it was a huge hit with my family.
Kya Ray
[email protected]This is my new favorite cheesecake recipe. The key lime flavor is amazing and the crust is to die for.
Mahboob Awan
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect dessert to end the meal.
Domonique Collins
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
davie thumba
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the key limes in this cheesecake. It's a perfect summer dessert.
Uptymyst
[email protected]The key lime cheesecake was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was smooth and creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Jack Solano
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.
Badul Mix
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit! The key lime flavor was perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cheesecake. The crust was also delicious and easy to make.