KEY LIME CHEESECAKE
A one-of-a-kind cheesecake featuring the bright, fresh flavors of a favorite fruit!
Provided by 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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EDNA BELL
[email protected]This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover key limes. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.
Emily Dureika
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavor was subtle and not too tart.
Prosper Frank
[email protected]This cheesecake is easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
bappyqs
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my boyfriend's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.
adnan mubarak
[email protected]This cheesecake is so creamy and delicious. The key lime flavor is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.
Chandan Kushwaha
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
William Galbraith
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. This is the best key lime cheesecake I've ever had.
Himawari Uzumaki
[email protected]The cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Isaac tusu
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor.
Cambiosky
[email protected]This cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover key limes. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.
von ram
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavor was subtle and not too tart.
Nazmin Begum420
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake came out perfect. It was so creamy and delicious.
Ram bahadur Nepali
[email protected]The cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Momina Rizwan
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!
Reneilwe Gouwe
[email protected]The cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
david gentle
[email protected]I love the tangy flavor of the key limes in this cheesecake. It's the perfect summer dessert.
Munna Lajina
[email protected]This is the best key lime cheesecake I've ever had. The flavor is amazing, and the texture is so creamy and smooth.
Miku Scarfsune
[email protected]The cheesecake was delicious, but the crust was a little too crumbly for my taste.
Mohammed Abdallah
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bob Clemens
[email protected]This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The key lime flavor was refreshing and tangy, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty.