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Key Lime Cheesecake

AmericanVegetarianIntermediate90 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 5 tbsp butter, melted
  • 2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 0.8 cup key lime juice
  • 4 eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp grated key lime zest
  • 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 2 cup sweetened whipped cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, and graham cracker crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. In a double boiler, whisk key lime juice, eggs, egg yolks, lime zest, and 1 cup sugar until thick and heated through, about 8 minutes. Stir in gelatin.

  3. 3

    Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Fold in the lime-egg mixture.

  4. 4

    Beat egg whites with remaining sugar to stiff peaks. Fold gently into the cream cheese mixture.

  5. 5

    Pour filling over the graham cracker crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm.

  6. 6

    Top with sweetened whipped cream and garnish with candied lime zest and fresh mint before serving.

Tags

american