KEY LIME CHEESECAKE

Key Lime Cheesecake image

Provided by Teresa Malkemus

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c fine gram cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted and cooled
3 pkg cream cheese
1 c sour cream
3/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp flour
3 large eggs
3/4 c key lime juice
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 lime, for garnish

Steps:

1. IN bowl stir together crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar; stir the butter in well.
2. Pat mixture evenly onto bottom and 1/2 way up sides of a 9-inch spring form pan.
3. Bake in middle of a 375° oven for 8 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and cool completely.
5. In a large bowl with electric mixer beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. Beat in sour cream, flour and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Add lime juice and vanilla. (You can add some green food coloring if you wish)
8. Mix until smooth and pour filling over crust.
9. Bake cheese in middle of a preheated 375° oven for 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 250° and bake for another 50 to 60 minutes more, or until center is barely set.
10. Let cheesecake cool on rack and then chill overnight.
11. Remove cheesecake from pan and transfer it to a cake stand. Decorate with whipped cream, fresh lime slices and or mint sprigs.