Lime Cheesecake With Almond Crust
- CRUST
- 7 ounces blanched almonds
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- FILLING
- 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
- TOPPING
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 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.
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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lime-cheesecake-with-almond-crust-314077 (may not work)