KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley
Categories Cake Food Processor Egg Dessert Bake Freeze/Chill Cream Cheese Lime Sour Cream Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For lime custard:
- Whisk all ingredients in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until custard thickens and boils for 30 seconds, about 8 minutes. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally (mixture will thicken).
- For crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap 3 layers of foil around outside of 8- to 8 1/2-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides. Butter pan. Stir first 3 ingredients to blend in medium bowl. Mix in butter until moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of prepared pan. Bake just until set, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Maintain oven temperature.
- For filling:
- Place cream cheese, 2/3 cup sugar, eggs, lime juice, and lime peel in processor; blend well.
- Spoon custard into crust; smooth top. Carefully spoon filling over. Set cheesecake in large baking pan. Add enough hot water to baking pan to come 1 inch up sides of cheesecake pan. Bake until almost set but not puffed and center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken, about 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir sour cream and remaining 3 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl to blend.
- Carefully spoon sour cream mixture over hot cheesecake; smooth top. Bake until topping sets, about 10 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen. Cool cheesecake completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Release pan sides from cheesecake; transfer to platter. Garnish with lime slices and serve.
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Khaoula Kir
[email protected]This cheesecake was just okay. I've had better.
Hunain Jatt
[email protected]The filling was a little runny, but the flavor was great.
Candice Howard
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend it.
Cute Girl ksjskkks
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! I will definitely be making it again.
Jasmine Williams
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the springform pan, but other than that, this recipe was a success. The cheesecake was delicious and everyone at my party loved it.
SABIR HUSSAIN DASHTI
[email protected]This cheesecake was a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said it was the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
Johirul Islam11
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but I thought I'd give this cheesecake a try. I'm glad I did! It was surprisingly good. The filling was light and fluffy, and the crust was crispy and flavorful.
Jordan Jackson
[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.
Shazia Ambreen
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought graham cracker crust to save time, and it worked perfectly.
Atobaru Adeoyin
[email protected]I love key lime pie, so I was excited to try this cheesecake version. It did not disappoint! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
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[email protected]This key lime cheesecake was a hit at my party! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly graham crackery. I will definitely be making this again.