Description
A light and refreshing dessert that combines the tanginess of lime with creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh limes for the best flavor.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for better texture.
- Top with additional lime zest for garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lime Mousse Cheesecake