Lime Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
1 tsp. grated lime rind
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3/4 c. sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. grated lime rind
1/4 c. Key lime juice
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sour cream
3 Tbsp. sugar
fresh strawberries (optional)
lime slices (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 5 to 6 minutes.
Let cool.
Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla.
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 45 minutes or until set.
Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar.
Stir well and spread evenly over cheesecake.
Bake at 500\u00b0. Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
Chill at least 8 hours.
To serve, carefully remove sides of spring-form pan.
If desired, garnish with strawberries and lime slices.