Description
A cool, citrus-bright cream cake with a buttery crust and silky lemon-lime filling—light, refreshing, and irresistibly smooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crust
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare a springform pan with graham crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in condensed milk, lemon juice, lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top.
- Bake until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Chill completely, then decorate with whipped cream swirls and citrus slices.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Chilling time is essential for the best texture.
- Decorate with fresh citrus slices for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg