Desserts

Tequila Lime Cheesecake with Strawberry Margarita Topping

May 18, 2013

Creamy cheesecake on a graham cracker crust loaded with lime juice, lime zest, and tequila! Covered in a thick sauce full of fresh strawberries a dash of sugar and more tequila.

8 graham crackers
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
? cup sour cream
? cup ricotta (see note)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons tequila
zest + juice of 1 lime (about 1½ tablespoons fresh lime juice)
4 eggs, at room temperature
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1½ tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons tequila
2 tablespoons water

Nutritions

Calories
291

Sodium
222mg
9% DV

Fat
17g
26% DV

Protein
4g
9% DV

Carbs
25g
8% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 10g 53%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 9%

Monosaturated Fat 5g 33%

Cholesterol 55mg 18%

Sodium 222mg 9%

Potassium 106mg 3%

Protein 4g 9%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 17g 35%

Vitamin A 678IU 13%

Vitamin B6 0.16mg 8%

Vitamin C 7mg 11%

Calcium 49mg 4%

Iron 0.7700000000000001mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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