"Cheesecake Factory" Key Lime Cheesecake

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   ["Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).", "Combine crumbs, butter and 1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar in a bowl.", "Stir well to coat all crumbs.", "Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about half way up the sides of an 8"" springform pan.", "Bake crust for 5 minutes and set aside.", "In large deep mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 1 cup (225 ml) sugar and the vanilla; beat until smooth.", "Add key lime juice and eggs and continue to beat until smooth and creamy.", "Pour filling onto baked crust.", "Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.", "If top turns light brown, it's done.", "Remove from the oven and cool until it reaches room temperature.", "Place in the fridgerator to chill.", "When chilled, remove the springform pan sides and cut.", "Serve with sweetened whipped cream and the lime strips is used."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.