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Cheesecake - Chocolate or Key Lime

Easy to make cheesecakes- Delish- Makes 2
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Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 8 ounces packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 eggs for chocolate or 7 for key lime
  • 1 1/2 cups mini-chocolate chips (semi sweet) for chocolate
  • 7 to 9 ounces Key Lime Juice for key lime
  • 1 teaspoon Kahlua (optional)
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 Shortbread Keebler Pie Shells, or Graham for Key Lime - Chocolate Keebler Pie Shells if making Chocolate.

Method
 

  1. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees
  2. Cream the cream cheese and sugar till fluffy
  3. Add eggs 1 at a time, mixing well each time
  4. Add vanilla and Kahlua; stir well
  5. For Chocolate: Add Chocolate chips; stir well
    For Key Lime: Add key lime juice; stir well. It will be a thinner batter.
  6. Pour into shells
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. Check after 45 minutes for doneness. (Will crack on top). If browning too much before done cover with foil.
  8. Cool and refrigerate; Serve cold topped with cool whip/whip cream. Garnish with strawberries, blueberries or fruit of your choice.

Notes

To Freeze:  Wrap cooled cheesecakes tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
To Serve if Frozen:  Thaw in refrigerate - serve cold.
Tidbit Tips:  The top will crack so use cool whip to decorate.
I love this recipe because it make 2 cheesecakes.   Having one in the fridge is great
for a last minute dessert.   Enjoy!