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Key Lime Cheesecake with Papaya-Rum Sauce

Source of Recipe


Barbara Hardoby






List of Ingredients



• Five 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  
• 1-2/3 cups sugar
  
• 5 eggs
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  
• 1/4 cup lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
  
• Two 9-inch graham cracker crusts
  
• .
  
• -- Papaya-Rum Sauce --
  
• 1 small papaya
  
• 3 Tbsp honey
  
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
  
• 3 Tbsp dark rum
  
• .
  
• Lime slices, for garnish
  






Instructions



1. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Beat in eggs. Stir in salt, vanilla and lime juice. Pour mixture into crusts.
   
   
2. Bake at 300º F for 1 hour, 20 minutes. Cool on wire rack; cover and chill 8 hours.
   
   
3. To make the sauce: Peel, slice, seed and chop the papaya. Place papaya, honey and rum in a medium saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until slightly thickened (about 15 minutes). Mash papaya with spoon to make a smoother sauce. Chill.
   
   Spoon sauce over cake wedges; garnish with lime twist.
   
   Serves 8 to 10
   
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   NOTE: We suggest doubling the sauce recipe.