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Margarita Cheesecake




Source of Recipe


Grammygram - CookinCat


Recipe Link: http://s4.invisionfree.com/CookinCat/index.php?showtopic=13362

List of Ingredients




1/2 C butter, melted
1 1/4 C finely crushed pretzels
1 tblsp granulated sugar
2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 C sugar, divided use
2 tblsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp lemon extract
4 large eggs
1/3 C tequila
1 1/2 tsp finely grated lime peel, divided use
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 C sour cream
1 tblsp lime juice


Recipe



Preheat oven to 325.....................

In small mixing bowl, combine butter, pretzels and 1 tblsp sugar. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springorm pan. Bake until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add 1/2 C sugar, cornstarch and lemon extract.

Add eggs to sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in tequila, 1 tsp lime peel and vanilla. Pour into crust and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 30 minutes.

Increase oven heat to 425.

Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, remaining 1/4 C sugar, lime juice and remaining 1/2 tsp lime peel. Carefully spread over cooled pie. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool before refrigerating for 2 hours. Serve chilled. Garnish with twisted lime slices.

Serves 12.