Key Lime Cheesecake

Name: Key Lime Cheesecake
Ingredients: 3/4 cup reduced-fat graham crackers crumbs (about 4 whole crackers); Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed; Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/3 cup key lime or lime juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 2 drops green food coloring, optional

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup reduced-fat graham crackers crumbs (about 4 whole crackers)
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, cubed
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/3 cup key lime or lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 drops green food coloring, optional

Directions

1

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2

In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a
3

. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
4

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheeses, sugar substitute, sugar and flour until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the sour cream, lime juice, vanilla, lime zest and food coloring if desired. Pour filling onto crust.
5

Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
6

Chill overnight. Refrigerate leftovers.