| strawberry Margarita Cheesecake 1 1/2 Cups Pretzel Crumbs
1/2 Cup Butter Or Margarine, Melted
1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, Hulled
24 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1/4 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
1/4 Cup Tequila
1/4 Cup Triple Sec
garnishes: Lime Slices, Fresh Strawberries combine Pretzel Crumbs And Butter; Firmly Press On Bottom And 1 1/2 Inches Up Sides Of A 9-inch Spring-form Pan. Bake At 325 Degrees F For 8 To 10 Minutes; Set Crust Aside. place Strawberries In Container Of An Electric Blender; Process Until Smooth, Stopping Once To Scrape Down Sides. Reserve 1/2 Cup Purée. 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 1/2 Cup Strawberry Puree, Lime Juice, Tequila And Triple Sec. Pour Into Prepared Pan; Pour Reserved Strawberry Purée On Top In A Circle And Gently Swirl Batter With A Knife. Bake At 325 Degrees F For 1 Hour And 10 Minutes (center Will Be Soft). Remove From Oven And Run Knife Around Edge Of Pan To Release Sides. Return To Oven; Turn Oven Off And Leave Cheesecake In Oven 30 Minutes. remove Cheesecake From Oven And Let Cool Completely On A Wire Rack. Remove From Pan; Cover With Plastic Wrap And Chill For 8 Hours. Do Not Cover With Aluminum Foil. Garnish If Desired. |
