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Key Lime Cheesecakes

Key Lime Cheesecakes Recipe

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  • Total Time: 4 hours and 15 minutes
  • Yield: 15 1x

Ingredients

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For the crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons heavy cream

1/4 cup sugar

1 tablespoon lime zest

1/4 cup lime juice

For the topping:

1/2 cup heavy cream

Additional lime slices, to decorate

Instructions

  1. Line a standard cupcake pan, set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until it looks like wet sand.
  3. Measure out a heaping tablespoon of crust into each cupcake liner. Press into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
  4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, heavy cream and sugar. Whip until mixed and thoroughly combined.
  5. Add in the lime juice and zest. Mix to combine, scraping the sides often.
  6. Scoop out the filling and fill each cupcake liner until the top of the pan, spreading evenly.
  7. Chill for approximately four hours.
  8. When ready to assemble – in the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  9. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
  10. Pipe a small dollop onto each cheesecake.
  11. Top with a lime slice to decorate.

Notes

  • Storage: Cheesecakes should be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Author: Little Party Pixie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Sweet Treats