Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Margarita Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE CRUST; 4 ounces salted pretzels; 1/3 cup sugar; 4 tablespoons butter, melted; FOR THE FILLING; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons triple sec; 1 tablespoon tequila; 1 tablespoon grated lime zest; 4 large eggs

Servings: persons

FOR THE CRUST
4 ounces salted pretzels
1/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted
FOR THE FILLING
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or 2 tablespoons triple sec
1 tablespoon tequila
1 tablespoon grated lime zest
4 large eggs

1
MAKE THE CRUST: Preheat the oven to 375F with the rack in center. Butter a 9 1/2-inch springform pan; set aside,.
2
In a food processor, pulse pretzels to fine crumbs. Add sugar and butter; process until combined.
3
Presss evenly into bottom and slightly up sides (about 1-inch) of a 9-inch nonstick springform pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake until light golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0F.
4
PREPARE FILLING: With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, about 1 minute. Mix in sour cream, sugar, Grand Marnier, tequila, and lime zest; beat until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
5
Pour into cooled crust (filling will come up higher than crust). Line outside of pan with aluminum foil (to prevent water from seeping in). Place in a raosting pan. Pour hot water to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until set and slightly firm to the touch, about 1 hour. Remove from water bath, and let cool on a wire rack; refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours. Run a hot knife around edge of pan to release.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE CRUST, 4 ounces salted pretzels, 1/3 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, melted, 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.

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