Key Lime Cheesecake

Ingredients

Directions

For the crust: In a bowl, stir together the crumbs and sugar and stir the butter in well.

Pat the mixture evenly onto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a buttered 10-inch springform pan.

Bake the crust in the centre of a preheated 375 degree F oven for 8 minutes.

Transfer the pan to a rack and set aside to cool.

For the cake: In a bowl with an electric mixer beat together the cream cheese and the sugar until the mixture is smooth; beat in the sour cream and flour, then add the eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Add the lime juice, vanilla, and food colouring and beat until mixture is smooth.

Pour the filling over the crust.

Bake the cheesecake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 250F and bake for 50 to 55 minutes more, or until the centre is barely set.

(It will continue to set as it cools)

Let the cake cool on a rack, and chill it, covered, overnight.

Remove the cheesecake from the pan and transfer it to a cake stand.

With a pastry bag fitted with a decorative tip, pipe the whipped cream into rosettes on the cake.

Garnish with the mint sprigs and lime slices.

Reviews

WAY too tart, to the point of bitterness. And it's not technically a key lime cheesecake, since the recipe only calls for lime juice, not KEY lime juice. I'll try it again with a third less juice and more sugar. over 4 years ago by jinkies

It was a GREAT recipe, however the next time I make it I am going to put a little less key lime juice in it--it's supposed to be tart, but I thought it was just a little too tart! over 5 years ago by beckeeee

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.