key lime cheesecake

How To Make key lime cheesecake

• 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.
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