Key Lime Cheesecake

Name: Key Lime Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup reduced-fat graham crackers crumbs (about 4 whole crackers); Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; FILLING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed; Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/3 cup key lime or lime juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; Optional: 2 drops green food coloring, whipped cream

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5 Reviews

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 40 min. + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Darlene Kohler, Flower Mound, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 23, 2023

I modified this old family recipe to use healthier ingredients. The texture is so smooth and light. It is a favorite dessert that is enjoyed by all.

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Key Lime Cheesecake

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Yield:16 servings

Prep:25 min

Cook:40 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat graham crackers crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
filling:

2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup key lime or lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
Optional: 2 drops green food coloring, whipped cream

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Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.

2
In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses, sugar substitute, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the sour cream, lime juice, vanilla, lime zest and food coloring if desired. Pour filling onto crust.
4
Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° until center is just set and top appears dull, 40-45 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled.
5
Remove rim from pan. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and additional lime zest.