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Home -> Baked Goods -> Cakes and Tortes
Recipe submitted by chefdude7263
Ingredients (view qty in metric system instead)
Crust: 9 whole graham crackers, broken into pieces 3 tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. finely grated lime peel 3 large eggs 1 tsp. coconut extract
Filling: 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp. coconut extract 1 tbsp. key lime juice 1 tsp. finely grated lime peel
Topping: 1 cup sour cream 2 tbsp. sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. dark rum
Directions
For Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap the outside of a 9 inch springform pan tightly with foil. Combine graham crackers, brown sugar, lime peel, eggs and coconut extract in a food processor. Process until crust mixture is evenly moistened. Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake crust about 12 minutes until lightly browned and puffed. Transfer crust to a rack and cool .
For Filling: Reduce oven to 300 degrees. Beat together cream cheese and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in coconut extract, lime juice and peel. Pour filling over the prepared crust. Place springform in a roasting pan. Add enough hot water to come halfway up sides of springform. Bake cheesecake about 60 minutes until set and puffed around edges. Remove cheesecake from water bath and discard foil. Refrigerate cheesecake 1 hour.
For Topping: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Stir together sour cream, sugar and rum in a small bowl. Spread topping evenly over top of cheesecake. Bake 5 to 8 minutes. Refrigerate cheesecake overnight.
Run a sharp knife around the inside edges of the springform. Remove pan sides. Slice cheesecake with a warm knife.
Serves 10 to 12.
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