🥧 Cheesecake Factory Key Lime

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If you’ve ever thought that cheesecake perfection was out of reach or way too complicated… think again. This recipe is surprisingly simple and absolutely worth every step . The result? A gorgeous, smooth, graham cracker-crusted Key Lime Cheesecake that tastes like it came from a five-star bakery.

🌟 The Breakdown

This cheesecake is made in three parts :

  1. The Crust – Buttery, crisp, and kissed with cinnamon

  2. The Cheesecake Filling – Creamy, tangy, and full of lime flavor

  3. The Topping – Lightly sweet whipped cream to balance the tartness

📝 Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 6 tablespoons butter , melted

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 bars (8 oz. each) cream cheese , softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • Zest of 1 lime

  • ½ cup lime juice (fresh is best!)

  • 3 eggs

Sweetened Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • ÂĽ cup powdered sugar

  • Lime zest or lime slices , for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions