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Key Lime Cheesecake (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Key Lime Cheesecake (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
15
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Nutrition
542
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press the crust firmly over the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Set aside.
  2. In a saucepan dissolve the gelatin the key lime juice, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/4 cups of the sugar, eggs, egg yolks, and lime zest. Mix well. Over medium heat, cook until the mixture thickens and is pudding like, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until smooth. With the mixer running, add the lime mixture slowly and beat until smooth. Remove the mixture and turn into a bowl and cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, stirring every 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl of an electric mixer with a whip attachment, place the egg whites, pinch of salt and remaining 1/4 cup of the sugar. Whip on medium high until stiff peaks form. Remove the lime and cheese mixture from the refrigerator. Fold the egg whites into the lime mixture and blend thoroughly. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.
  5. Remove from the refrigerator. Run a sharp knife along the sides of the pan and remove the spring-form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cake.
  6. For the candied zest: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the simple syrup and the lime zest. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the zest from the liquid and cool on parchment paper.
  7. Cut the cake into individual servings. Garnish with candied lime zest and mint sprigs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 542.36 Kcal (2271 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.17g 54%
Cholesterol 163.36mg 54%
Sodium 324.32mg 14%
Potassium 171.3mg 4%
Total Carbs 49.08g 16%
Sugars 38.04g 152%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 3%
Protein 8.73g 17%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 65.2mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 288.98 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.74g 54%
Cholesterol 87.04mg 54%
Sodium 172.8mg 14%
Potassium 91.27mg 4%
Total Carbs 26.15g 16%
Sugars 20.27g 152%
Dietary Fiber 0.38g 3%
Protein 4.65g 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 34.7mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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