Key Lime Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into bottom of springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in key lime juice, lime zest and sour cream. Pour into prepared crust.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Key limes are smaller and more tart than regular limes.
• Key limes are also known as Mexican limes.
• Key lime cheesecake is a popular dessert in the American South.