Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 24 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime or lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)

Instruction

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter together and press firmly into the bottom of an 8" or 9" springform pan and about 1" up the sides.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in sugar, key lime juice, lime zest and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • Add heavy cream and beat on low speed until incorporated, then beat on high speed until thickened and fluffy with stiff peaks.
  • Spread the cheesecake filling into the prepared pan, cover and refrigerate for at least 5-6 hours or until firm. Slice and serve with sweetened whipped cream if desired. Enjoy!