Hi, I'm Danelle and this is where I dish about my favorite recipes. I focus on simple, family friendly fare and try to make feeding the family a little bit easier for everyone.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 eggs
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
2/3 cup lime juice
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Combine graham cracker crumbs with butter or margarine. Press into bottom and partially up sides of 9 inch spring form pan; refrigerate. In a large bowl, beat with an electric mixer the cream cheese, sugar, lime zest, and cornstarch until smooth and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending just until smooth. Add key lime juice with mixer on low. Finish mixing by hand. Do not over beat, or cake will crack during baking. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until set. Turn oven off, and let cheesecake stand in oven for one hour with the door open at least 4 inches. Remove from oven and refrigerate until chilled.
Let's Dish
This is one of my favorite cheesecakes to make. When it comes to cracking, I always do better with recipes that call for a bit of flour or cornstarch, like this one does. Another trick that can help prevent cracking is to place a shallow pan of water on the lower rack during baking. It also helps to grease your pan, as cracking often occurs as the cheesecake cools and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Having said all that, my cheesecakes still crack often. But once you slice them and put a dollop of whipped cream on top, no one is the wiser. This is a very refreshing cake, perfect for Spring. I often serve it at Easter time.
Who Dished It Up First
Adapted from allrecipes.com
mmm i love cheesecake, especially the graham cracker crust part
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I'm in love! I saw some little Key Limes in the store Friday and grabbed a bag. This is what I'm making with them. Thanks so much. Your blog is terrific.
ReplyDeleteAnyting key lime is a hit in my book. I am crazy for key lime.
ReplyDeleteMy cheesecakes always crack..thanks for the tip!
This cheesecake looks so good! I love key lime and this is a perfect combination.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what it is about key limes, but I love me some Key Lime pies and this is one of the ways I can actually enjoy cheesecake!
ReplyDeleteWell this just looks heavenly! Guess who has a few limes to use!
ReplyDeleteThis recipe looks nice and easy and delicious! I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing. I once made a key lime cheesecake with Key Limes, not regular limes, and key limes are SO tiny, you need so many!
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Gloria
Although I'm not typically a fan of citrus desserts, I can never say no to a good cheesecake! This looks great!
ReplyDeleteKey Lime cheesecake is delish! I had some from the Florida Keys and it was so good and tart and refreshing. Yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love key lime pie and am thinking that this cheesecake is sublime. I always have problems with cracking, too, even using the tips that you listed.
ReplyDeletelip smackin' goodness * refreshing Spring/Summer dessert * *
ReplyDeleteI've never had Key Lime Cheesecake! What a great recipe - definitely something I'm going to try when I get home from school. Bookmarked your site - can't wait to try your recipes!
ReplyDeleteWill have to make this when I'm back down in Florida. That's the only place to get some true Key limes! :D Yummy!
ReplyDeletemmm! I haven't been craving a lot of sweets lately (gasp!) but citrus is still on list of yummies! This cheesecake sounds fantasticly tangy and creamy.
ReplyDeleteIt is taking all the strength I have to not run to the store and buy graham crackers, butter, and cream cheese to make this dessert. I must stay strong! (I did bookmark this recipe for future use, though. haha)
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great dessert for spring!!
ReplyDeleteI just made this cheesecake for a co-worker's birthday. I know it's December, but I asked what he wanted and he wanted Key Lime Cheesecake!! It was very very good and I got a ton of compliments on it.
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