Key Lime Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake is a tangy, creamy dessert that blends the classic New York-style cheesecake with the bright, citrusy flavor of Key lime juice. It typically features a graham cracker crust and a filling made from cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and Key lime juice, often topped with whipped cream or lime zest. This dish is a popular American creation, strongly associated with the Florida Keys, where Key limes are grown.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein from the dairy and eggs. A single slice (roughly 1/12 of a 9-inch cake) can provide around 350-450 calories, along with calcium and some vitamin C from the lime juice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 38 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Selenium | 5 mcg |
Per 1 slice (110 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a beloved regional specialty that showcases the unique, aromatic Key lime, which is smaller and more flavorful than the common Persian lime. Nutritionally, the citrus juice not only adds flavor but also provides a small boost of antioxidants and may slightly aid in the absorption of iron from other ingredients.
