Ingredients

	Crust
	1 cup Graham Cracker (crumbled)
	5 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
	¼ cup Granulated Sugar
	Cheesecake Filling
	2 (8 oz) pkg Cream Cheese (room temperature)
	1 cup Granulated Sugar
	1 cup Sour Cream
	¼ cup freshly squeezed key Lime Juice (if you can’t get them, use regular limes)
	2 tbsp Cornstarch
	3 lg Egg
	2 Key Lime Zest
	¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
	Key Lime Glaze
	2 tbsp key Lime Juice (can use regular limes)
	¼ cup Granulated Sugar
	¾ tbsp Cornstarch
	¼ cup Water
	Key Lime Cream Cheese Border
	6 oz Cream Cheese (room temperature)
	3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
	2 tbsp key Lime Juice (can use regular limes)
	Lime Zest (cut into thin strips)

Key lime cheesecake recipe

Name: Key lime cheesecake recipe
Ingredients: Graham Cracker: 1 cup; Unsalted Butter: 5 tbsp; Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup; Cream Cheese: 2 (8 oz) pkg; Granulated Sugar: 1 cup; Sour Cream: 1 cup; Lime Juice: ¼ cup freshly squeezed key; Cornstarch: 2 tbsp; Egg: 3 lg; Lime Zest: 2 Key; Vanilla Extract: ¼ tsp; Lime Juice: 2 tbsp key; Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup; Cornstarch: ¾ tbsp; Water: ¼ cup; Cream Cheese: 6 oz; Granulated Sugar: 3 tbsp; Lime Juice: 2 tbsp key; Lime Zest

Medium

Ingredients

Crust
1 cup Graham Cracker
5 tbsp Unsalted Butter
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
Cheesecake Filling
2 (8 oz) pkg Cream Cheese
1 cup Granulated Sugar
1 cup Sour Cream
¼ cup freshly squeezed key Lime Juice
2 tbsp Cornstarch
3 lg Egg
2 Key Lime Zest
¼ tsp Vanilla Extract
Key Lime Glaze
2 tbsp key Lime Juice
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
¾ tbsp Cornstarch
¼ cup Water
Key Lime Cream Cheese Border
6 oz Cream Cheese
3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
2 tbsp key Lime Juice
Lime Zest

Directions

This deliciously smooth Key Lime Cheesecake packs a full punch of citrusy & tarty flavor!! It is one of the most well-loved desserts in the world & it comes from our own backyard located in Key West Florida.

Steps

1 Done	Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut parchment paper to fit onto bottom of 9” spring form pan (or use pre-cut 9” round parchment paper). Spread Crisco on bottom and sides of spring form pan. Then wrap bottom and sides of spring form pan securely with 2 layers of aluminum foil.
2 Done	To make Crust In a food processor, pulse graham crackers and sugar till finely crumbled. Add melted butter, pulse till moist. Pour and press onto bottom of spring form pan; set aside.
3 Done	To make Cheesecake Filling In a mixing bowl with a mixer on med-high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract, then mix till incorporated. Add corn starch and mix till smooth. Add eggs (one at a time) and beat well after each addition. Pour and spread into spring form pan and place in a large roasting pan and pour hot water up to 1” on sides of spring form pan.
4 Done	Bake in oven for 55 minutes or till cheesecake is almost set in center. Turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven for 1 hour. Then with a Viennese spatula or plastic knife, scrape around edge of spring form pan to loosen cheesecake (this will keep it from sticking to sides). Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
5 Done	To make Key Lime Glaze In a small pot over medium heat, add all ingredients and whisk till smooth. Bring to a boil (stir constantly) and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Pour and spread on top of cheesecake all way to edge. Refrigerate till firm and set.
6 Done	To make Key Lime Cream Cheese Borders In a mixing bowl with mixer on med-high speed, beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Add key lime juice and beat well till incorporated. Put in a pastry bag and pipe around outer edge of cheesecake. Then arrange key lime zest on top.