"Real" Key Lime Cheesecake

lowcarbredhead · 05-30-2010, 12:55 PM

Just in time for summer. I found this recipe and de-carbed it frmo the Pillsbury website. Maybe someone will be kind enough to run it through Master Cook for the numbers. I have one cooling in frig now.

1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup splenda
2 eggs, beaten
2 packages (3 oz) cream cheese, softened (I used 8 ozs)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons grate lime peel
1/2 cup whiping cream, shipped, sweetened with 2 packets splenda (optional for topping)

In 1 quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on lime juice. Let stand for 4 minutes to soften. Using wire whisk, beat in sugar and eggs. Heat mixture over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened.

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Pour in hot lime juice mixture, beat until smooth and well blended. Refrigerate for about 4 minutes or until cool.

In medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled lime juice mixture and grated lime peel. Spoon into pie pan sprayed with PAM. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Garnish with shipped cream dn lime slices as desired.

Dreamchaser · 05-30-2010, 01:39 PM

That sounds fantastic. Can't wait to see how you like it!

LindaSue · 05-31-2010, 07:18 AM

The butter is certainly an interesting addition. Makes me want to try it just to see what the butter does to the consistency. How did it turn out? Let me run the recipe through MasterCook. Be right back...

LindaSue · 05-31-2010, 07:26 AM

Whole recipe with granular Splenda & topping: 3140 Calories; 313g Fat; 44g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 54g Net Carbs

Whole recipe with granular Splenda no topping: 2722 Calories; 269g Fat; 42g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 48g Net Carbs

Whole recipe with liquid Splenda & topping: 3044 Calories; 313g Fat; 44g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 30g Net Carbs

Whole recipe with liquid Splenda no topping: 2626 Calories; 269g Fat; 42g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 24g Net Carbs

CarolynF · 05-31-2010, 07:30 AM

Just a headsup..This looked so good..I checked the original recipe and it was 1/4 cup of butter, not 1/2 a cup..Maybe that can be changed.

LindaSue · 05-31-2010, 07:34 AM

How much butter did you put in yours, lowcarbredhead?

lowcarbredhead · 05-31-2010, 08:23 AM

Oops, it was 1/4 cup butter. I couldn't see that the butter did anything to the recipe, so maybe you could leave it out. Also another typo, refrigerate for 45 minutes, not 4 mintues. My fingers and brain aren't always in sync.

This was wonderful. Actually I thought it had a little too much lime as it was a little too tart for my taste.

translationmx · 05-31-2010, 11:27 AM

Sounds very yummy!!! Thanks for sharing

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 06-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Going to have to try ths. Thanks. Julie

LindaSue · 03-22-2012, 05:43 PM

I finally got a chance to try this recipe today. I doubled the sweetener and added a cookie crust and it came out very good.

KOO · 03-22-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LindaSue

I finally got a chance to try this recipe today. I doubled the sweetener and added a cookie crust and it came out very good.

It look delicious!

buttoni · 03-22-2012, 07:29 PM

I have been making Linda Sue's Lime Cheesecake from her website, which sounds similar to this recipe. But my husband actually prefers baked cheesecakes and I have a recipe for baked Key Lime Cheesecake I do for him, alternately with the no-bake one I like best. We take turns in other words.

Dutzie · 03-22-2012, 07:39 PM

Linda, do you think the Real Lime would work in this to cut the carbs?

Thanks, dutzie

LindaSue · 03-23-2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutzie

Linda, do you think the Real Lime would work in this to cut the carbs?

Thanks, dutzie

Are you talking about the stuff that comes in a bottle or True Lime crystals? Personally, I would never use either one in something like this where lime is the most important flavor. Those things are fine in tiny amounts but I don't think they'd taste "real" enough in something like this. Actually, the lime flavor in this pie is a little bit weak. More lime juice probably wouldn't help but I bet that more zest would and you can't get lime zest if you use the stuff in a bottle or packet. You definitely shouldn't leave out the zest.

Dutzie · 03-23-2012, 09:30 AM

I meant the True Lime - I've never used it before so was just wondering.

Thanks, dutzie

watcher513 · 03-24-2012, 01:10 AM

The True citrus products are dehydrated juice so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Check out some of the recipes on the site to get some ideas (most would have to be LC'd though).

mmorris · 03-24-2012, 05:56 AM

Oh Yeah!! Making this recipe this week.. YUM

graciejean · 03-24-2012, 06:48 AM

dessert for tomarrow

LindaSue · 03-24-2012, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watcher513

The True citrus products are dehydrated juice so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Check out some of the recipes on the site to get some ideas (most would have to be LC'd though).

Sure, they'd work, but the flavor wouldn't be as good as using fresh juice.

CarolynF · 03-24-2012, 09:51 AM

I agree with Linda..It is hard to replace that real lime flavor.

LindaSue · 03-24-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

I agree with Linda..It is hard to replace that real lime flavor.

Plus, if you have to buy a lime for the zest, you might as well use the juice too.

watcher513 · 03-26-2012, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LindaSue

Plus, if you have to buy a lime for the zest, you might as well use the juice too.

Definitely agree on that but it would work in a pinch. The real stuff is always better.

05-30-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
lowcarbredhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 306 Gallery: lowcarbredhead Stats: 185/147/145 old - restart Jan 2009 -198/182/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/1/02 restart 1/09	"Real" Key Lime Cheesecake Just in time for summer. I found this recipe and de-carbed it frmo the Pillsbury website. Maybe someone will be kind enough to run it through Master Cook for the numbers. I have one cooling in frig now. 1 envelope of unflavored gelatin 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup splenda 2 eggs, beaten 2 packages (3 oz) cream cheese, softened (I used 8 ozs) 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup whipping cream 1-1/2 teaspoons grate lime peel 1/2 cup whiping cream, shipped, sweetened with 2 packets splenda (optional for topping) In 1 quart saucepan, sprinkle gelatin on lime juice. Let stand for 4 minutes to soften. Using wire whisk, beat in sugar and eggs. Heat mixture over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter. Pour in hot lime juice mixture, beat until smooth and well blended. Refrigerate for about 4 minutes or until cool. In medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in cooled lime juice mixture and grated lime peel. Spoon into pie pan sprayed with PAM. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Garnish with shipped cream dn lime slices as desired.

05-31-2010, 08:23 AM	#7
lowcarbredhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Georgia Posts: 306 Gallery: lowcarbredhead Stats: 185/147/145 old - restart Jan 2009 -198/182/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 4/1/02 restart 1/09	Oops, it was 1/4 cup butter. I couldn't see that the butter did anything to the recipe, so maybe you could leave it out. Also another typo, refrigerate for 45 minutes, not 4 mintues. My fingers and brain aren't always in sync. This was wonderful. Actually I thought it had a little too much lime as it was a little too tart for my taste. Last edited by lowcarbredhead; 05-31-2010 at 08:25 AM..

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05-30-2010, 01:39 PM	#2
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	That sounds fantastic. Can't wait to see how you like it!

05-31-2010, 07:18 AM	#3
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	The butter is certainly an interesting addition. Makes me want to try it just to see what the butter does to the consistency. How did it turn out? Let me run the recipe through MasterCook. Be right back...

05-31-2010, 07:26 AM	#4
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	Whole recipe with granular Splenda & topping: 3140 Calories; 313g Fat; 44g Protein; 55g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 54g Net Carbs Whole recipe with granular Splenda no topping: 2722 Calories; 269g Fat; 42g Protein; 49g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 48g Net Carbs Whole recipe with liquid Splenda & topping: 3044 Calories; 313g Fat; 44g Protein; 31g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 30g Net Carbs Whole recipe with liquid Splenda no topping: 2626 Calories; 269g Fat; 42g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 24g Net Carbs

05-31-2010, 07:30 AM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,822 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Just a headsup..This looked so good..I checked the original recipe and it was 1/4 cup of butter, not 1/2 a cup..Maybe that can be changed.

05-31-2010, 07:34 AM	#6
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	How much butter did you put in yours, lowcarbredhead?

05-31-2010, 11:27 AM	#8
translationmx Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,211 Gallery: translationmx Stats: 180/136 now 167/157.5/140 WOE: IF / whole foods / potato hack Start Date: Every day!!	Sounds very yummy!!! Thanks for sharing

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SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	Going to have to try ths. Thanks. Julie

03-22-2012, 05:43 PM	#10
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	I finally got a chance to try this recipe today. I doubled the sweetener and added a cookie crust and it came out very good.

03-22-2012, 07:29 PM	#12
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,301 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	I have been making Linda Sue's Lime Cheesecake from her website, which sounds similar to this recipe. But my husband actually prefers baked cheesecakes and I have a recipe for baked Key Lime Cheesecake I do for him, alternately with the no-bake one I like best. We take turns in other words.

03-22-2012, 07:39 PM	#13
Dutzie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 49 Gallery: Dutzie WOE: LC-JUDDD 433/1732	Linda, do you think the Real Lime would work in this to cut the carbs? Thanks, dutzie

03-23-2012, 09:30 AM	#15
Dutzie Junior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 49 Gallery: Dutzie WOE: LC-JUDDD 433/1732	I meant the True Lime - I've never used it before so was just wondering. Thanks, dutzie

03-24-2012, 01:10 AM	#16
watcher513 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 2,639 Gallery: watcher513	The True citrus products are dehydrated juice so I don't see why it wouldn't work. Check out some of the recipes on the site to get some ideas (most would have to be LC'd though).

03-24-2012, 05:56 AM	#17
mmorris Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Mountains, NH Posts: 5,628 Gallery: mmorris Stats: 268/128-Goal Weight Finally!! (-140 pounds gone) WOE: Atkins All the WAY!! Start Date: August 2002	Oh Yeah!! Making this recipe this week.. YUM

03-24-2012, 06:48 AM	#18
graciejean Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between here and there Posts: 612 Gallery: graciejean	dessert for tomarrow

03-24-2012, 09:51 AM	#20
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,822 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	I agree with Linda..It is hard to replace that real lime flavor.