Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping Recipe

Name: Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted; 24 ounces neufchatel cheese room temperature; 1 1/4 cups sour cream, light; 3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tbsp; 2 1/2 tablespoons Triple Sec; 2 1/2 tablespoons tequila; 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 4 large eggs; 3/4 cup sour cream, light; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 x limes slices; 1 x lime zest

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted
24 ounces neufchatel cheese room temperature
1 1/4 cups sour cream, light
3/4 cup sugar plus 2 tbsp
2 1/2 tablespoons Triple Sec
2 1/2 tablespoons tequila
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
4 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream, light
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 x limes slices
1 x lime zest

1
FOR CRUST:
2
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350F (180C).
3
Spray 9-inch springform pan with 2 3/4 inch-high sides with vegetable oil spray.
4
Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter in medium bowl until blended.
5
Press crumbs over bottom and 1 inch up sides of prepared pan.
6
Refrigerate crust.
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FOR FILLING:
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Using electric mixer, beat cheese in large bowl until fluffy.
9
Beat in sour cream, then sugar, triple sec, tequila and lime juice.
10
Beat in eggs.
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Pour filling into crust.
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Bake until outside 2 inches are set and center moves only slightly when pan is shaken, about 50 minutes.
13
Remove from oven; turn off oven.
14
FOR TOPPING:
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Whisk sour cream, lime juice and sugar in small bowl to blend.
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Spread evenly over cheesecake.
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Return cheesecake to hot oven.
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Let stand 45 minutes or less (Cheesecake will look very soft, but will set up when chilled.)
19
Refrigerate cake until well chilled, up to 1 day.
20
Run knife around pan sides.
21
Remove pan sides.
22
Place cake on platter.
23
Arrange lime half-slices and peel around top edge of cheesecake.

1461

kcal

Calories

108

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup butter unsalted, melted, 24 ounces neufchatel cheese room temperature, 1 1/4 cups sour cream, light, and more.

Yes, Margarita Cheesecake with Lime Sour Cream Topping 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 with Lime Sour Cream Topping

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