Key Lime Cheesecake Squares
Description:
Indulge in the delightful and refreshing taste of these Key Lime Cheesecake Squares. This recipe is a personal creation, perfected over the years to achieve the perfect balance between tangy lime juice and sweet sugar. The crust, featuring a blend of graham wafer crumbs, vanilla wafer crumbs, and ground almonds, enhances the overall flavor experience of the cheesecake.
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Category: Cheesecake
- Keywords: Dessert, Cheese, Fruit, Caribbean, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Aggregated Rating: 5/5 (Based on 25 reviews)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 54.1
- Fat Content: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.5mg
- Sodium Content: 35.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.8g
- Fiber Content: 0.1g
- Sugar Content: 3.2g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Servings: Yield approximately 36 one and a half inch squares
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Butter | 1/2 cup |
| Cream cheese | 1/2 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Lime zest | 8 |
| Key lime juice | 1/2 cup |
| Tapioca starch | 1 tablespoon |
| Cornstarch | 2 teaspoons |
Instructions:
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CRUST:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham wafer crumbs, vanilla wafer crumbs, and ground almonds.
- Using a pastry blender or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Prepare a 9-inch x 9-inch oven-proof casserole dish by spraying the inside with vegetable spray.
- Press the wafer mixture firmly into the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
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FILLING:
- In another mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and egg until smooth.
- Add the lime juice, grated lime zest, and tapioca starch, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the mixture evenly over the baked crust.
- Return to the oven and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
- Cool on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares to serve.
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DECORATION (Optional):
- If desired, decorate the top of the cheesecake with pieces of lime or halved small fresh strawberries or quartered maraschino cherries (red and green).
- You can also use regular lime juice or bottled key lime juice for convenience.
Enjoy the tantalizing blend of creamy cheesecake and zesty lime flavors in every bite of these Key Lime Cheesecake Squares. Perfect for any occasion, these squares are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether it’s a weeknight treat or a special dessert for a Caribbean-themed dinner party, these squares are bound to be a hit! 🍰🍋
