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Margarita Cheesecake

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 1 1/4 cups salted pretzel crumbs
  
• 1 T sugar
  
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
  
• 2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 2 individual size envelopes instant Margarita mix
  
• 4 large eggs
  
• 1/3 cup tequila
  
• 1 tsp grated lime rind
  
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
  
• 2 (8 oz) cartons sour cream
  
• 1/4 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 tsp grated lime rind
  
• 1 T fresh lime juice
  
• Garnishes: lime slices, grated lime rind
  






Instructions



1. Combine salted pretzel crumbs, sugar and butter; firmly press onto bottom and 1" up sides of 9" springform pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Set prepared pan aside.
   
   
2. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with mixer until fluffy; gradually add sugar and butter, mix, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in 1/3 cup tequila, 1 tsp grated lime rind and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan.
   
   
3. Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack 30 minutes.
   
   
4. Combine sour cream and next 3 ingredeints; spread over top of cheesecake. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Coll on rack.
   
   
5. Cover and chill 8 hours.
   
   
6. Garnish.