Description
This Key Lime Cheesecake Loaf is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and zesty lime, creating a refreshing dessert experience. The smooth texture melts in your mouth, while the bright citrus flavor invigorates your palate, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup key lime juice
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the sour cream and key lime juice until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar, egg, and key lime zest, mixing until creamy.
- Pour half of the loaf batter into a greased loaf pan, followed by the cheesecake filling, and then top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This loaf can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for optimal flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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