Key West Lime Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: Key West Lime Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups animal cracker crumbs; 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts; ⅓ cup shredded coconut; 2 ½ cups sugar, divided; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; ½ cup evaporated milk; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest; ⅓ cup fresh lime juice; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups animal cracker crumbs
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
⅓ cup shredded coconut
2 ½ cups sugar, divided
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg white, lightly beaten
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup evaporated milk
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh lime zest
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
powdered sugar

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees.", "Combine animal cracker crumbs, nuts, coconut, 1/2 cup sugar, and butter in a medium bowl.", "Add egg white and combine well.", "Spread mixture in bottom of a 13x9"" baking pan, pressing to make even crust.", "Bake in oven for 8 minutes and cool.", "Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar in bowl of electric mixer.", "Beat at medium speed until smooth.", "Add evaporated milk and beat well.", "Spoon cream cheese mixture over cooled crust.", "Bake in oven for 15 minutes; cool on rack for 10 minutes.", "Whisk together remaining sugar, eggs, lime zest, lime juice in a medium bowl until well-combined.", "Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl; add to egg mixture, whisking to combine.", "Pour egg mixture over cream cheese layer in baking pan.", "Bake an additional 40 minutes.", "Cool completely on a rack.", "Dust cooled cheesecake with powdered sugar.", "Cut into bite-size squares."]

1039

kcal

Calories

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups animal cracker crumbs, 1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts, ⅓ cup shredded coconut, 2 ½ cups sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Key West Lime Cheesecake Squares 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.

Key West Lime Cheesecake Squares

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