Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Margarita Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs; 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted; 3 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each, room temperature; 2 cups sour cream; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor; 3 tablespoons tequila gold; 3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed; 2 teaspoons lime zest grated; 4 large eggs; 1 x limes for garnish, slices

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
3 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
1 1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons liqueur grand marnier or cointreau, orange flavor
3 tablespoons tequila gold
3 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
2 teaspoons lime zest grated
4 large eggs
1 x limes for garnish, slices

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Mix cookie crumbs and butter in medium bowl until blended.
3
Press mixture onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of 9inchdiameter springform pan with 2 3/4 inch high sides.
4
Refrigerate while preparing filling.
5
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until fluffy.
6
Add 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup sugar, Grand Marnier, tequila, lime juice and lime peel and beat until well blended.
7
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
8
Pour filling into crust.
9
Bake until center is softly set, about 50 minutes.
10
Maintain oven temperature.
11
Mix remaining 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon lime juice in small bowl.
12
Pour over cheesecake.
13
Using spatula, smooth top.
14
Bake cheesecake 5 minutes longer.
15
Transfer pan to rack and cool completely.
16
Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
17
Run knife around pan sides to loosen cake.

1464

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted, 3 packages cream cheese 8 ounces each, room temperature, 2 cups sour cream, 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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