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Whole key lime cheesecake on white plate topped with whip cream raspberries and lime slices

Best Baked Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

Enjoy the bright flavors of this key lime cheesecake! A classic cheesecake recipe with a zesty twist, this dessert is the perfect balance of citrus flavors and rich creamy filling.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: keylime cheesecake, key lime pie cheesecake, baked key lime cheesecake
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Cool Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 601kcal

Ingredients

Crust Ingredients:

  • 6 Tbsp Butter melted
  • 2 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp Sugar

Cheesecake Batter Ingredients:

  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 1/4 Cups Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Key Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp Lime Zest
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tbsp Corn Starch
  • 1 Cup Sour Cream

Garnish:

  • lime wedges, raspberries or strawberries, whipped cream, etc. optional

Instructions

  • Using a rolling pin or in a food processor, crush graham crackers into crumbs. Then add in the sugar and melted butter. Mix well.
  • Lightly grease a 7-inch springform pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • Pour the crumb mixture into the prepared pan. Pack it in tightly on the entire bottom of the pan and slightly up sides of the pan. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer or in a bowl of a stand mixer, mix cream cheese with sugar and corn starch. Mix until fully blended.
  • Add the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Next, add the eggs and the egg yolk.  Beat as little as possible just until they are fully combined. 
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust. Lightly tap the pan on the counter several times to release any air bubbles.
  • Preheat the oven to 375F.
  • Bake cheesecake in a water bath at 375F for 1 hour. The edges should be firm and the center of the cheesecake should still be slightly jiggly. 
  • Turn off the oven and crack the oven door. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour.
  • Then remove from oven and cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • You can serve as is or before serving the cheesecake, decorate it with whipped cream, berries, and key lime slices.

These Are Estimated Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Best Baked Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 601 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 21g131%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 182mg61%
Sodium 418mg18%
Potassium 196mg6%
Carbohydrates 60g20%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 44g49%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1332IU27%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 118mg12%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Know that estimated nutrition facts are just a guideline and will vary depending on any variation you make or brand you use from what we have listed.