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                            LIME CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Cakes
               Cheesecakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/4   c            Graham Cracker Crumbs
  2       tb           Sugar
    1/4   c            Butter or margarine, melted
  1       t            Grated Lime Rind
  3       pk           Softened Cream Cheese (8 oz)
    3/4   c            Sugar
  3                    Eggs
  1       tb           Grated lime rind
    1/4   c            Key Lime Juice
  1       t            Vanilla Extract
  2       c            Sour Cream
  3       tb           Sugar
  1                    Fresh Strawberries (Optional
  1                    Lime slices (Optional)

 Combine crust ingredients and stir well.  Press crumb
 mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a 9-inch
 springform pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 5 to 6
 minutes.  Let cool.    Beat cream cheese until light
 and fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
  Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
 addition. Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla.  Pour
 mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 45
 minutes, or until set.    Combine sour cream and 3
 tablespoons sugar; stir well and spread evenly over
 cheesecake.  Bake at 500 degrees for 5 minutes.  Let
 cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill at
 least 8 hours.  To serve, carefully remove sides of
 springform pan.  If desired, garnish with strawberries
 and lime slices.  Yield: one 9-inch cheesecake.
    Recipe from Southern Living advertisement.



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