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A smooth, creamy, tart key lime filling nestled in a toasted graham cracker crust, and topped with the best blackberry topping!

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 15 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Refrigeration Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

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.