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Easy Key Lime Cheesecake

Easy Key Lime Cheesecake
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A light and creamy no-bake cheesecake bursting with zesty key lime flavor on a simple graham cracker crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups graham crumbs (350g)
  • 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 3 packages full fat cream cheese room temperature (24oz/750g)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (200 grams)
  • 1/4 cup key lime or lime juice (2 limes)
  • 1-2 tablespoon key lime or lime zest (2 regular limes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream cold, 30-35% fat ONLY
  • sweetened whipped cream for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine graham crumbs and melted unsalted butter in a medium bowl.
  2. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch or 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Press the crumb mixture about 1 inch up the sides of the pan.
  4. Place the pan in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
  5. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the room temperature full-fat cream cheese until it is smooth.
  6. Add the 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Add the 1/4 cup key lime or lime juice to the cream cheese mixture.
  8. Add the 1-2 tablespoons key lime or lime zest to the cream cheese mixture.
  9. Add the 1 teaspoon vanilla to the cream cheese mixture.
  10. Beat all the ingredients with the electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  11. In a separate, clean bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cold heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  12. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  13. Ensure you do not deflate the whipped cream while folding.
  14. Taste the filling and adjust the sweetness if necessary.
  15. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  16. Cover the springform pan tightly with plastic wrap.
  17. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5-6 hours, or until it is firm and set.
  18. Slice the cheesecake into individual portions.
  19. Serve the cheesecake with sweetened whipped cream as desired.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a lump-free filling.
Use very cold heavy whipping cream for best whipping results.
Fold whipped cream gently to maintain the cheesecake’s light texture.
Chill the cheesecake for the full recommended time for optimal setting.

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