Key Lime Cheesecake for Dessert Tomorrow Night!
One of my favorite summer desserts is key lime pie. I also like cheesecake and since it is a favorite of many, why not combine the two and make a cheesecake? Here is a great recipe, just be sure to plan ahead as it needs to be quite chilled before removing from the pan. It is well worth the effort.
Key Lime Cheesecake
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1 1/4 pounds cream cheese
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
3/4 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
cinnamon or cocoa for sprinkling
Crust:
Stir the graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix in the butter.
Pat the mixture into the bottom of a buttered 10 inch springform pan and bake the crust in a preheated 375*
oven for about 8 minutes, til browned.
Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Beat in the sour cream, flour, lime juice, and vanilla.
Pour the filling over the crust. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Lower the temperature to 250* and bake for 50 to 55 minutes longer, or until center is barely set.
Chill, remove from pan, garnish with whipped cream, lime slices, and some cinnamon or cocoa if desired.
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