LIME CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST

Lime Cheesecake With Almond Crust image

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 10 inch cake, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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7 ounces blanched almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

For Crust:.
Pulse almonds in food processor until finely chopped.
Mix with the butter and sugar. Press into pan going up about 1/2 inch up the sides.
Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
Turn oven down to 300 degrees after crust is baked.
For Filling:.
Cream together the creamcheese, sugar, and lime juice.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
Add the zest and cornstarch.
Pour mixture into crust. Bake for one hour.
Let cool for 10 minutes.
For Topping:.
Stir together the sour cream, sugar and lime juice.
Drop the topping onto cake and smooth evenly.
Bake for 10 minutes.
Cool completely then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.