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Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake Copycat Recipe

Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake Copycat Recipe

This Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake Copycat Recipe is a zesty treat that screams summer dessert. Easy to make and delicious!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • cup butter, or margarine, melted

Filling

  • 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice, or lime juice

Whipped Cream

  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Using a stand mixer or electric hand mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each, just until combined. Add and blend in lime juice.
  • Pour cheesecake filling over the crust.
  • Bake for 55 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly, but almost set.
  • Run a knife around the rim of the pan to loosen the cake, but do NOT remove the rim yet.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake in the pan for 4 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge and set pan on a serving platter. Unlatch and remove the springform pan.
  • In a tall bowl, use a hand or stand mixer on high speed to whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread the whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake.
  • Top with lime zest, slice and serve!

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for summer gatherings and can be served chilled for an extra refreshing treat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesecake Factory, copycat recipe, dessert, Key Lime Cheesecake, summer treat
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