Epicurious Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

How keto-friendly is Epicurious Key Lime Cheesecake? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Epicurious Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 8% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Epicurious Key Lime Cheesecake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 153 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 471
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 205mg
Sodium: 325mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 34g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 109mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 153mg Vitamin A: 316mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon grated Key lime peel or regular lime peel
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 whole graham crackers)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice or regular lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated Key lime peel or regular lime peel
  • 1 16-ounce container sour cream
  • Thin lime slices

Instructions

Visit Epicurious's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)