Meph's Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Meph's Key Lime Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1/4 cup butter; margarine, melted; 1 tsp. grated lime zest; 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tbsp. grated lime zest; 1/4 cup key lime juice; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 2 cups sour cream; 3 tbsp. sugar; Lime slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 cup butter
margarine, melted
1 tsp. grated lime zest
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp. grated lime zest
1/4 cup key lime juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
3 tbsp. sugar
Lime slices (optional)

1
Combine crust ingredients and stir well.
2
Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
3
Bake at 350F for 5 to 6 minutes.
4
Let cool.
5
Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla.
8
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
9
Bake at 375F.
10
for 45 minutes or until set.
11
Combine sour cream and 3 tbsp.
12
sugar; stir well and spread evenly over cheesecake.
13
Bake at 500F.
14
for 5 minutes.
15
Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill at least 8 hours.
16
To serve, carefully remove sides of springform pan.
17
If desired, garnish with lime slices.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 1-1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp. sugar, 1/4 cup butter, margarine, melted, and more.

Yes, Meph's Key Lime Cheesecake 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.

Meph's Key Lime Cheesecake

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