I had a friend post on FB post that she was looking for something to make with leftover key limes...this is the perfect thing! Wish I had a picture to post, but it's been a while since I've made this. It is YUMMY though!
Key Lime Cheesecake with Strawberry Sauce
Southern Living
Makes: 10-12 servings
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 1 hr. 13 min.
Stand: 15 min.
Chill: 8 hrs.
Crust
2c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter, melted
Stir together above ingredients and firmly press on bottom and 1 inch up sides of greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 350 for 8 min; cool.
Filling
3 (8oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 c. sugar
3 large eggs
1 (8oz) sour cream
1 1/2 tsp. grated lime rind
1/2 c. key lime juice
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs - one at a time - beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream, rind, and juice. Pour batter into crust.
Bake 325 for 1 hr. 5min.; turn oven off. Partially open oven door; let stand in oven 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately run knife around edge of pan, releasing sides.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cover and chill 8 hrs.
Garnish with lime slices, lime zest, and whipped cream, if desired.
Serve with Strawberry Sauce.
Strawberry Sauce (makes 1 c.)
1 1/4 c. strawberries
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. grated lime rind
Process all ingredients in food processor until smooth - scrape down sides.
