LUSCIOUS LIME CHEESECAKE (THE LADY & SONS)

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This is from the book, The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook by Paula Deen. This cake looks wonderful! I love cheesecakes in 9x13's, and the fact that it's made with a cake mix makes it look really quick and easy. I can't wait to try this.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 3/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip or 2 cups heavy cream, whipped with
1/2 cup sugar, until stiff
lime slice, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Reserve 1/2 c dry cake mix.
  • In large bowl, combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg, and oil.
  • Mix well (mixture will be crumbly).
  • Press evenl in bottom and 1 and 1/2 inches up sides of greased 13x9 inch pan.
  • In same bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
  • Beat in condensed milk until smooth.
  • Add remaining eggs and reserved cake mix and beat 1 minute at medium speed.
  • Stir in lime zest, lime juice and vanilla.
  • Pour into prepared crust.
  • Bake for 50 - 55 minutes or until center is firm.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Chill thoroughly.
  • Spread Cool Whip over top.
  • Cut into squares to serve.
  • Garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.4, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 378.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 40.2, Protein 7.8

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