Description
Mexican lime cheesecake brings zesty elegance to classic dessert traditions. Creamy lime-infused filling nestled in graham cracker crust promises refreshing indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 packages full-fat cream cheese, room temperature (24 ounces/750 grams)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (200 grams)
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, cold, with fat content of only 30-35%
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups graham crumbs (350 grams)
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup key lime or lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1–2 tablespoons key lime or lime zest (from about 2 regular limes)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Sweetened whipped cream
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive base mixture.
- Transfer the crumb mixture into an 8-inch (20.3 centimeters) or 9-inch (22.9 centimeters) springform pan, pressing firmly to create an even layer covering the bottom and extending approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) up the sides.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps, ensuring a velvety texture.
- Gradually incorporate granulated sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, finely grated lime zest, and pure vanilla extract into the cream cheese, mixing until the ingredients are fully integrated and the mixture is uniform.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff, voluminous peaks form, indicating the proper consistency.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, using delicate circular motions to maintain the cream’s airiness and prevent deflation.
- Taste the filling and adjust sweetness if necessary, adding more sugar or lime juice to achieve desired flavor balance.
- Carefully spread the cheesecake filling into the prepared graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 5-6 hours, allowing the cheesecake to set completely and develop its rich, creamy texture.
- Once firm, remove from refrigerator, release from springform pan, slice into wedges, and serve chilled, optionally garnishing with additional whipped cream.
Notes
- Crust preparation works best when ingredients are slightly cold, helping them bind together more effectively.
- Graham cracker base creates a sturdy foundation that complements the creamy lime filling’s tangy flavor profile.
- Zesting limes directly over mixing bowl releases essential oils, intensifying the citrus notes throughout the dessert.
- Room temperature cream cheese ensures smoother blending and prevents lumpy texture in the final cheesecake.
- Chilling allows flavors to meld and helps the cheesecake set perfectly, developing a rich, velvety consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 27g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg