Key Lime Blackberry Cheesecake
A smooth, creamy, and tart key lime filling nestled in a toasted graham cracker crust, and crowned with the most luscious blackberry topping!
Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 27 minutes mins
Refrigeration Time 3 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 42 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (about 10 crackers)
- 6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 7 Tablespoons butter melted
Key Lime Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 1 ½ Tablespoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Blackberry Topping:
- 3 cups blackberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For Serving:
- Freshly whipped cream
- Fresh blackberries
- Lime slices
Make the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Make the Filling:
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese until lightened and creamy. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until smooth. Add the lime juice, lime zest, and salt, and continue mixing until mixture is fully incorporated.
Pour into cooled crust and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until the filling is set. Allow pie to cool for at least 30 minutes before putting it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, before serving.
Make the Topping:
In a medium saucepan, heat the blackberries over medium heat until they soften and their juices start to release, about 3-4 minutes. In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon. Add mixture to the blackberries and continue cooking until it begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice. Pour into a shallow bowl and place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
Just before serving, top pie with blackberry topping. Decorate pie with whipped cream, fresh blackberries and lime slices.