6SheetsGraham crackers - 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3tablespoonsButter - melted
2tablespoonsWhite granulated sugar
Key Lime Filling
12ouncesCream cheese
¼cupSour Cream
½cupWhite granulated sugar
3tablespoonsKey lime juice
1teaspoonKey lime zest
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1largeEgg
1dropGreen food coloring - optional
Topping
Whipped cream
Key lime slices
Key lime zest
Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust
Preheat your oven to 325. Use a 12 count cupcake tray and line each cavity with a cupcake liner.
Blend graham crackers until you have fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a medium size mixing bowl and add the melted butter and sugar. Stir together until combined.
Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixture in each liner and press down using your thumb.
Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Key Lime Filling
Using a hand-held mixer or a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated white sugar and beat on medium speed until well combined.
Add in the key lime juice, zest, vanilla extract, and dye and continue to mix until combined. Finally, add in the egg and beat until just combined.
Evenly pour the key lime filling into each cupcake liner. Place back into the oven on 325 for another 15 minutes. The tops should no longer appear wet.
Take out of the oven and allow the cheesecakes to fully cool. Place the covered cheesecakes into the refrigerator for one hour to chill. Top with whipped cream and garnish if desired.
Notes
Double This Recipe: Lime cheesecakes are the perfect addition to any party. Simply increase the ingredients proportionately and split it into two cupcake pans before baking.
Shortbread Crust: Make a shortbread cookie crust instead of a traditional graham cracker crust
Room Temperature Ingredients: If your ingredients are at room temperature your cake will be much smoother.
Paper Liners: Use smooth paper liners, instead of the ones with the crimps, to have smoother mini cheesecakes.
Toppings: Add fruit like a slice of lime, raspberries or strawberries to the tops of your lime cheesecake filling and whipped cream.