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Mini Key Lime Cheesecake
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Mini Key Lime Cheesecake
Graham Cracker Crust
Key Lime Filling
Topping
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Graham Cracker Crust
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Preheat your oven to 325. Use a 12 count cupcake tray and line each cavity with a cupcake liner.
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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.
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Evenly distribute the graham cracker mixture in each liner and press down using your thumb.
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Bake the crust for 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Key Lime Filling
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese is Essential 🧈Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that bakes evenly without cracks.
- Water Bath Prevents Cracking 💧Bake your mini cheesecakes in a water bath to create gentle, moist heat that prevents the tops from cracking and ensures creamy texture throughout.
- Fresh Key Lime Juice Makes All the Difference 🍋Always use freshly squeezed key lime juice rather than bottled; it provides vibrant, authentic flavor that bottled juice cannot match and gives superior tang.
- Butter Your Graham Cracker Crust Properly 🍪Mix melted butter thoroughly with graham cracker crumbs and press firmly into the bottom only—avoid the sides—so the crust stays crispy and doesn't stick to muffin cups.
- Chill Overnight for Best Flavor Development ❄️Refrigerate the finished cheesecakes for at least 8 hours or overnight; this allows flavors to meld perfectly and gives the filling its ideal creamy texture.
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