LIME CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND CRUST

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Make and share this Lime Cheesecake With Almond Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 10 inch cake, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces blanched almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon cornstarch
16 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice

Steps:

  • For Crust:.
  • Pulse almonds in food processor until finely chopped.
  • Mix with the butter and sugar. Press into pan going up about 1/2 inch up the sides.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Turn oven down to 300 degrees after crust is baked.
  • For Filling:.
  • Cream together the creamcheese, sugar, and lime juice.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
  • Add the zest and cornstarch.
  • Pour mixture into crust. Bake for one hour.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • For Topping:.
  • Stir together the sour cream, sugar and lime juice.
  • Drop the topping onto cake and smooth evenly.
  • Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Cool completely then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.8, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 25.4, Cholesterol 181.4, Sodium 300.5, Carbohydrate 41.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 34.6, Protein 13

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