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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 600 Minutes |
Ready In: 630 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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From Southern Living. Adult version of cheesecake with a pretzel crust containing pureed fresh strawberries, tequila and Triple Sec. I'm not a huge cheesecake fan, but have made this several times when having friends over for Mexican food. Remember to take 8 hour chilling time into account. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pretzel crumbs |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled |
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened |
1 cup sugar |
4 large eggs |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup tequila |
1/4 cup triple sec or 1/4 cup other orange-flavored liqueur |
lime slice, fresh strawberries |
Directions:
1. Combine pretzel crumbs and butter; firmly press on bottom and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 8-10 minutes; set aside.
2. Place strawberries in container of electric blender; process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides. Reserve 1/2 c puree.
3. Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in lime juice, tequila and liqueur.
4. Pour into prepared pan. Pour reserved strawberry puree on top in a circle and gently swirl batter with a knife.
5. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes (center will be soft). Remove from oven and run knife around edge of pan to release sides.
6. Return to oven; turn oven off and leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Remove from pan; cover with plastic wrap and chill 8 hours. DO NOT cover with foil! Garnish, if desired.
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