![]() The flavor will be better once the cheesecake is set and chilled and it will make it easier to slice too! This dessert really needs at least 4-6 hours to set and chill in your refrigerator. If you have access to citrus trees, a little citrus blossom is also a pretty garnish too. It looks really pretty and is SO simple to do! Then garnish with fresh lime zest and a lime wheel in the center. Starting on the outside edge and working your way into the center. I love to make small little dollops all around the cheesecake. Make the homemade whipped cream (recipe below) and then transfer it to a pastry bag. Do not overbake! Otherwise, the top will crack! Step#5: Pipe with Whipped Cream It will take between 35-40 minutes to bake and should be slightly jiggly. ![]() So be sure your cheesecake is completely covered by the key lime batter. Otherwise, the cheesecake will rise up and crack before the key lime pie filling is set. This will make it easier to smooth the key lime pie filling over the cheesecake so it's completely covered. It works better to pour it around the perimeter of the cheesecake and then a little bit in the center. TIP: Resist the urge to just pour the key lime batter directly in the center of the cheesecake. Once your key lime batter is made, you will pour it on top of your cheesecake batter. I find key limes are a bit more tart than regular limes, but they have this very floral fragrance that adds a great flavor to desserts.īut it's really a subtle difference so if regular limes are all you can get, they will definitely work too. If you can't find key limes you can use regular limes. They both have a very thick, condensed texture, but I like to use the sweetened condensed milk for key lime pie recipes because it saves you the step of having to add the sugar. ![]() Sweetened Condensed Milk has sugar in it, whereas Condensed Milk does not. What's the Difference Between Sweetened Condensed Milk and Condensed Milk? ![]() Key lime pie could be the simplest dessert on the planet. Once your crust is cooled, you'll make the cheesecake filling and add it to the cooled crust as the first layer. This will create a nice tight crust and it's a bit easier to get uniformity this way than trying to do it with your hands.īake the crust at 350F for just 5-6 minutes. TIP: Pat the cookie crumbs down with a measuring cup. Create an even layer of crumbs on the bottom of your 9" springform pan to form the crust. Whirl them up in a food processor with sugar, salt, and melted butter (full recipe below) and that's all there is to it. I like to use the Famous Chocolate Wafers for this, but feel free to use any chocolate wafer cookie you can find. It's a great flavor combination against the richness of the cheesecake and the tartness of the key limes. ![]() A really nice twist on the classic cheesecake dessert!įor this cheesecake, I really love to use a chocolate cookie crust.It looks so springy and pretty and always gets rave reviews!.You can make it the day before! In fact, it's even better when made a day ahead.Rich and creamy, yet tart and refreshing.Easter is just around the corner and if you are looking for a real showstopper for the occasion, you cannot go wrong with this Easy Key Lime Pie Cheesecake! It combines two of the best Easter flavors, rich cheesecake and key lime pie, all set upon a chocolate cookie crust!įor an even easier Key Lime dessert you can try my super simple Key Lime Cups. ![]()
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