American · Dessert
Key Lime Cheesecake
A dense, tangy-sweet baked cheesecake built on a buttery crumb base, its cream cheese filling sharpened with fresh lime juice and zest until it practically glows green at the edges. Finished chilled and firm, with a bright citrus bite that cuts straight through the richness.
$1
20 minsPrep
30 minsCook
320 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
381Calories
5.7gProtein
30.4gFat
22.1gCarbs
20.4gSugar
0.2gFiber
440mgSodium
141mgChol
17.4gSat Fat
118mgPotassium
79mgCalcium
0.4mgIron
0.3mcgVitamin B12
5.7mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0.5gAlcohol
Goes well with
Iced Tea with Lime
local
Key Lime Pie Martini
international
vegetarian
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Lightly butter a 10cm springform tin and line the base with a disc of parchment.
2
Crush digestive biscuits (or use a pre-made graham crumb if preferred) with the melted butter and a pinch of salt; press firmly into the base of the tin and chill while you make the filling.
3
Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together with a hand mixer until completely smooth with no lumps, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the egg and mix on low speed just until combined - do not overbeat once the egg is in, to avoid trapping air that causes cracking.
5
Mix in the sour cream, lime juice, lime zest and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth and pale green-flecked.
6
Pour the filling over the chilled crust, tap the tin firmly on the counter twice to release air bubbles, and smooth the top.
7
Bake for 28-32 minutes until the edges are set but the centre still has a gentle wobble the size of a coin.
8
Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly with a wooden spoon, and let the cheesecake sit inside for 10 minutes before removing.
9
Cool to room temperature on a wire rack, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until fully set.
10
Run a thin knife around the edge, release the springform, and top with a small swirl of whipped cream and a thin lime slice just before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 0g0g All Purpose Flour
- 110g110g Cream Cheese, softened
- 35g35g Sugar White
- 28g28g Egg, beaten
- 20g20g Sour Cream
- 22g22g Lime Juice, fresh squeezed, key lime if available
- 4g4g Lemon, zested
- 3g3g Vanilla Extract
- 12g12g Butter, melted
- 0g0g Cinnamon Ground
- 1g1g Salt
- 15g15g Heavy Cream, whipped to soft peaks, 1
- 5g5g Lemon, thin slice, for garnish, 1
