Key Lime Cheesecake I Recipe
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Key Lime Cheesecake I

By: BLUEKAT76  
"My favorite dessert to make has to be cheesecakes. This is just one of many that gets lot of requests. It is sweet and tangy just like its more familiar cousin, the pie. I usually serve it with whipped cream and lime slices. Enjoy!"

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Wine Sparkling wine
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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9 inch cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 2/3 cup key lime juice

Directions

  1. Combine cookie or graham cracker crumbs with butter or margarine. Press into bottom and partially up sides of 9 inch springform pan. Refrigerate.
  2. In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer the cream cheese, sugar, lime peel, and cornstarch until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending just until smooth. Add key lime juice with mixer on low. Finish mixing by hand. Do not overbeat, or cake will crack during baking. Pour batter into prepared crust.
  3. Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 55 to 65 minutes, or until set. To minimize cracking, place a shallow pan half full of hot water on lower rack during baking.
  4. Turn oven off, and let cheesecake stand in oven 30 minutes with the door open at least 4 inches. Remove from oven. Refrigerate cake overnight, and up to three days.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 382 | Total Fat: 27.8g | Cholesterol: 131mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2005 by JAMYEARN 
This recipe was a hit. I did change it quite a bit as I am a huge cook so I tend to do that. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by KELLYSKI 
I made this cheescake for my brothers birthday party and everyone FLIPPED for it! I added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by KIMAR 
If you like Key Lime Pie, you'll enjoy this, but you must love limes - this is VERY "limey"!! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2006 by ALLICAT2U 
EXCELLENT... with these revisions! Make crust as described. Use 32 oz cream cheese (4 bricks)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2003 by DBHALL 
The recipe was easy to follow. I would use a little less lime juice next time. I put a pan of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by OUTOFIT 
Delicious and easy. Also works well in a prepared 9" graham crust if you don't want to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by SALLYCAT 
The thing to keep in mind with this cake is that the key lime juice makes it very tart, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2004 by REDHEADEDRIOT 
One word for this cheesecake.....AWESOME!!! My boyfriend bugs me to death to make him... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by Georiga's peach 
Unbelieveable! This is great! I might not be the best cook but I did change this recipe in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by KASSEAJ 
This is a delicious recipe! I prefer straight cream cheese cheese cakes and this one did not... MORE

 
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