Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake--My Version Recipe

Name: Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake--My Version
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For crust; 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, crushed (approximately 2 sleeves); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; For filling; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup flour; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 eggs; 3/4 cup trader joe's key lime juice

Servings: persons

For crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs, crushed (approximately 2 sleeves)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
For filling
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
3/4 cup trader joe's key lime juice

1
In 9 or 10 inch springform pan, combine crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press evenly over bottom of pan and halfway up sides. Bake at 375 for 7-8 minutes, no longer.
2
Cream room temperature cream cheese well, add sugar, and cream until smooth, scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently to integrate any cream cheese lumps. Cream in sour cream, eggs, flour and vanilla. When smooth once more, stir in lime juice. Note: 3/4 Cup of Key Lime juice makes a very tart cheesecake. If you prefer a less tart cheesecake, start with 1/3 cup and increase to taste.
3
Pour over prepared crust. Return to 375 oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 250 and continue baking 50 minutes for 10 inch pan, 55 minutes for 9 inch pan. Cool on wire rack IN PAN for 20 minutes. Run a sharp knife around edge to loosen cheesecake, but do NOT remove from pan. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving. May be garnished with sweetened whipped cream, lime zest, or both.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For crust, 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, crushed (approximately 2 sleeves), 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake--My Version falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake--My Version

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