Lime Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Lime slices (for garnish)
• Whipped cream (for topping)
• Eggs (3)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Lime juice (1/4 cup)
• Lime zest (2 tablespoons)
• Granulated sugar (3/4 cup)
• Cream cheese (16 oz)
• Unsalted butter (1/3 cup, melted)
• Graham cracker crumbs (1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
8. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the cheesecake to set.
9. Before serving, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with whipped cream and lime slices for garnish.