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cheesecake factory key lime cheesecake

Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream
  • 1 lime, thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, press into a 9-inch springform pan, and pre-bake at 325°F (163°C) for 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth, then mix in the eggs one at a time followed by the sour cream, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust, wrap the pan in foil, set it in a water bath, and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 60 to 65 minutes until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  4. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door cracked for 60 minutes.
  5. Chill for at least 6 hours, then slice and top with whipped cream and lime slices before serving.

Notes

Plan ahead on this one. Between the oven cooldown and the overnight chill, the cheesecake needs about 7 hours of hands-off time before it's ready to slice, so it's a good make-the-night-before dessert rather than a same-afternoon one.