Description
A delightful dessert embodying the perfect balance of tangy and creamy flavors, ideal for special occasions or a weekend treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar, flour, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending gently, then stir in sour cream.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then cool fully on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. You can substitute store-bought graham cracker crusts for homemade if you’re short on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg