Cheesecake Factory Style Key Lime Pie

 

I’m honestly over the moon about how this cheesecake turned out! Just look at it — you’d never guess it wasn’t straight from The Cheesecake Factory. If you’ve ever thought making a cheesecake this perfect was impossible or way too tricky, think again. Sure, there are a few steps, but they’re totally doable. No secret tricks here — just a bit of patience and time. Trust me, the results are absolutely worth it.

Get ready for a creamy, tangy treat resting on a buttery graham cracker crust that pulls everything together beautifully! This cheesecake features three main parts, starting with the crust: a classic blend of graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter — simple yet unbeatable alongside the zesty lime filling.

Ingredients

For the Graham Cracker Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

• 6 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) bars cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• Zest of 1 lime

• ½ cup fresh lime juice

• 3 eggs

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

• ¼ cup powdered sugar

• Lime zest or slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
Press the mixture evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan (about ½ inch high).
Bake for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and lime zest with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add lime juice and mix just until blended.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each to avoid over-beating.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth it out evenly.