Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Margarita Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup tequila; 1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup other orange-flavored liqueur; lime slice, fresh strawberries

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup other orange-flavored liqueur
lime slice, fresh strawberries

1
Combine pretzel crumbs and butter; firmly press on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes; set aside.
2
Place strawberries in container of electric blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Reserve 1/2 c puree.
3
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in lime juice, tequila and liqueur.
4
Pour into prepared pan. Pour reserved strawberry puree on top in a circle and gently swirl batter with a knife.
5
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes (center will be soft). Remove from oven and run knife around edge of pan to release sides.
6
Return to oven; turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes.
7
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cover with plastic wrap and chill 8 hours. DO NOT cover with foil! Garnish, if desired.

820

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Margarita Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Margarita Cheesecake

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