Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (blue and bronze, for swirls)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter until well combined and press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Blend in sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, take about a cup of the mixture and add food coloring for the swirls.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the crust, creating swirls with the colored mixture using a knife.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is set, then turn off the oven and let cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For best results, allow the cheesecake to cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- You can use store-bought crust if you’re short on time.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free graham crackers.
- Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
