This cheesecake is ultra-creamy, tangy, refreshing, and perfectly balanced — just like the famous restaurant version. It has a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth lime filling that melts in your mouth.
🧾 Ingredients
🟤 For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
🧀 For the Key Lime Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
🍋 For Topping (optional)
- Fresh lime slices
- Extra lime zest
- Whipped cream
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
- Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
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