Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets the zesty brightness of key lime. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich filling infused with fresh lime juice and zest, these bars are perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to holiday gatherings. Their tangy-sweet flavor profile is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Easy to prepare ahead of time, they make entertaining a breeze while providing a satisfying conclusion to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (228 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 (8-ounce) packages (681 g) full-fat cream cheese, very soft
- 1 cup (227 g) full-fat sour cream
- 1 and 1/4 cups (249 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons (24 g) key lime zest
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1/4 cup (57 ml) heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (113 ml) key lime juice
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, ginger, and salt. Press into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; add sugar, vanilla extract, and key lime zest. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in heavy cream, key lime juice, and flour until just combined. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 38-40 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg