Cool Lime Cheesecake

Name: Cool Lime Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 20 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 drop green food coloring, optional; Whipped cream and lime slices

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + cooling Bake: 50 min. + chilling YIELD: 14 servings.

I started baking this treat several years ago, and it immediately won raves. The mixture of tart lime and sweet creamy cheesecake is absolutely scrumptious. At any get-together, it's a show-stopping dessert that's always enjoyed.

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 36 squares)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
20 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop green food coloring, optional
Whipped cream and lime slices

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine cookie crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the side of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 8 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool. Reduce heat to 325°.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and flour; beat well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the lime juice, vanilla and food coloring if desired just until mixed. Pour into crust. Return pan to baking sheet.
3. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and lime. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 374 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 290mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.