1 1/4 c Graham cracker crumbs
2 tb Sugar
1/4 c Butter; melted
1 ts Lime zest; grated
24 oz Cream cheese (3 pkg);
- softened
3/4 c Sugar; +3 tb, divided
3 Eggs
1 tb Lime zest; grated
1/4 c Key lime juice
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 c Sour cream
Fresh strawberries (optional)
Lime slices (Optional)
Combine crust ingredients and stir well. Press crumb mixture evenly
over bottom and up sides of a 9" springform pan. Bake at 350°F 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°F for
45 minutes, or until set. Combine sour cream and 3 tb sugar; stir
well and spread evenly over cheesecake. Bake at 500°F 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.
