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Margarita Cheesecake Recipe

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I still remember the first time I made a cheesecake.  My mom and I standing over the bowl mixing and mixing to make sure that the consistency was perfect, pouring it in the springform pan and placing it gently in the oven.  I remember the rich smell, the laughter as we washed dishes and the hope that my creation would result in a perfect New York Cheesecake.  When it cooled and we topped it with cherry pie filling I don’t think I’d ever been so proud. Cheesecake was a baking milestone for me and I had made it.

Fast forward many years and picture me trying to figure out the perfect cheesecake to make.  Would it be Bacon? or Strawberry-Rhubarb? or Lime?  None of those were the perfect flavour.  I decided on Margarita Cheesecake, that burst of lime flavour with a hint of Tequila, a perfect cheesecake to celebrate all that summer is.

margarita cheesecake recipe

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Margarita Cheesecake
A deliciously tart lime cheesecake with all the flavours of a great margarita.
Course: Dessert
Servings: 12
Author: Family Food and Travel
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 750 g Philadelphia Cream Cheese 3 x 250g bars
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 5 tbsp Tequila
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 tbsp freshly squeezed key lime juice
  • 2 tsp finely grated key lime peel
  • 4 eggs
  • Lime slices and fresh whipped cream to garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together in a small bowl.
  3. Press down cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9" springform pan.
  4. Place pan in fridge until filling is completed.
  5. In a stand mixer combine cream cheese and sour cream and beat until fully mixed.
  6. Add tequila, sugar, lime juice and peel and mix until thoroughly combined.
  7. Add each egg 1 at a time mixing until combined after each one.
  8. Once filling is fully mixed pour on top of the graham cracker base.
  9. Place springform pan on top of a cookie sheet to help prevent breaking.
  10. Bake for 50-55 minutes until the top is beginning to crack and an inserted toothpick comes out clean
  11. Let cool to room temperature and then place in the fridge uncovered for 4 hours or more.
  12. Serve with lime wedges and whipped cream. Edge lime in salt for a true margarita flavour.
margarita cheesecake recipeIn the past two weeks I have made two cheesecakes for special occasions and while I would love to say one is more my style over the other, I would have to say that it is a definite tie between the Chocolate Hazelnut Cheesecake with Oreo Crust and this Margarita Cheesecake recipe.  Try making them both and tell me what you’ve decided! What is the best cheesecake you’ve had this year?
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Kraft Canada via sheblogs. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Kraft Canada. 

 

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  1. 5 stars
    This looks SO good!! I’m a huge cheesecake fan and LOVE finding new recipes to try. You always have such great recipes, I’ll be sure to try this one too!! Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. 4 stars
    The idea of making a cheesecake really intimidates me! I can’t cook to save my life and my mom never baked these … they seem kind of tricky. Maybe I will get brave and try your recipes now since it looks soooo delicious!

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