Makes:
8-10 servings
Total Time:
2 hr 30 min
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Category:
Desserts
Sub Category: Cheesecakes
what you need
- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Filling:
- 20 oz. Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup Key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
make it
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Crust: Stir together the graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add the butter, and pat on the bottom and sides of buttered 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 8 minutes.
Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, flour, eggs (one at a time), the Key lime juice and the vanilla. Pour filling over the crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 250 degrees and bake for 50-55 minutes more or until the center is barely set. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
This cheesecake is a family favorite. It's smooth and velvety and the lime juice gives it just the right amount of flavor that sets it apart from any other cheesecake.
