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22 Key Lime Pie Recipe: Key Lime Cheesecake




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This article is from the Key West FAQ, by Rob Miracle rwm@MPGN.COM with numerous contributions by others.

22 Key Lime Pie Recipe: Key Lime Cheesecake

    1 1/4 c  Graham Cracker Crumbs               2 T  Sugar
      1/4 c  Butter or margarine, melted         1 t  Grated Lime Rind
        3 pk Softened Cream Cheese (8 oz)      3/4 c  Sugar
        3 ea Eggs                                1 T  Grated lime rind
      1/4 c  Key Lime Juice                      1 t  Vanilla Extract
        2 c  Sour Cream                          3 T  Sugar
        1 ea Fresh Strawberries (Optional        1 ea Lime slices (Optional)

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

 

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