IPA Key Lime Cheesecake

It’s that time of year. Sun is shining, birds are chirping and friends are knocking down your door to have a barbecue. Have some great beers and a dessert in the fridge and waiting. In this case, have both-in-one.

This super simple IPA Key Lime Cheesecake incorporates fresh lime zest and the bright flavors of an IPA into one of our favorite desserts. Using Ithaca Fleur de Belgique, a hop-forward IPA brewed with an Abbey yeast, compliments it nicely with citrus aromatics and a bit of sweetness.

Go ahead, make it now, it’ll just be sitting there waiting for you when you need it, like a good little dessert.

IPA Key Lime Cheesecake
based on kraft.com

juice of 1 key lime
zest of 3 key limes
¼ cup sugar
½ cup Ithaca Fleur de Belgique
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1 graham cracker crust
additional lime zest, for garnish

Preheat oven to 350°.

With a mixer, blend first seven ingredients until smooth. Add in eggs. Blend.

Pour mixture into pie crust. Bake for 40 minutes. (Middle will still be slightly jiggly.)

Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Serve with additional lime zest.