Key Lime Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk all ingredients in heavy small saucepan over medium heat until custard thickens and boils for 30 seconds, about 8 minutes.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk 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).
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.
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.
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.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.