Oven Baked Tequila-Lime Cheesecake

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Lime, zest

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar

• Snacks

  • 1 1/4 cups Graham cracker crumbs

• Dairy

  • 1/4 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 16 oz Cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp Heavy cream

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2 tbsp Cointreau liqueur
  • 4 tbsp Tequila

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 g) melted unsalted butter
• 1¼ cups (310 g) Graham cracker crumbs
• 16 oz (480 g) cream cheese at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (125 g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime zest
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4 tablespoons tequila
• 2 tablespoons Cointreau liqueur
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 large eggs at room temperature

Directions

• Preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C).
• Line 9x9 baking pan with aluminum foil and grease with cooking oil.
• To make a crust: In a medium mixing bowl,combine melted butter and Graham cracker crumbs. Mix well. Press gently in the bottom of foil-lined baking pan.
• In a mixing bowl,combine cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Stir in lime juice and zest,tequila,Cointreau and heavy cream. Mix until well combined. Beat in eggs,one at a time.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over prepared Graham cracker crust. Spread into corners. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
• Set aside and allow to cool completely. Refrigerate for , at least , 3 hours. Cut refrigerated cheesecake into squares and serve.