Key Lime Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

CRUST INGREDIENTS

1/2 C Unsalted Butter

2 C Graham Cracker Crumbs

2 Tbsp Sugar

FILLING INGREDIENTS

2 8oz Cream Cheese Blocks

1/4 cups Cornstarch

1/2 cups Heavy Cream

1/4 cups Key Lime Juice

3 Large Eggs

1 1/2 cups Sugar

1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Zest of Key Lime

DIRECTIONS

CRUST

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. Line and grease a 9inch spring-form with parchment paper.

3. Combine the crust ingredients and press mixture along the bottom and sides.

4. Bake the crust for 7 minutes and set aside to cool. Once cooled, wrap the outside of the pan with aluminum foil. Set aside

FILLING

1. Combine the first 4 ingredients until nice and smooth.

2. Add each egg one at a time, beating well after each addition.

3. Once combined, add the sugar, vanilla, and zest. Beat until the batter is lump free.

4. Pour batter evenly on top of crust.

5. Place pan inside another larger pan and fill the outside pan with water enough to come up 1 inch from the rim.

6. Bake for 1 hr 30 minutes – the middle of cheesecake should still have a slight jiggle when done.

7. Remove from water bath and aluminum foil.

8. Let cool and firm in the refrigerator for 5-6 hrs before cutting.

9. Top with your favorite whipped cream and zest