Lime Cheesecake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. So, preparing a lime cheesecake according to this recipe is easy and simple! For example, the cheesecake base is made from regular crushed cookies, which automatically makes the task easier—you won't have to spend a long time working with dough. The cheesecake filling doesn't need to be cooked or fried. Despite its simplicity, the cake is very delicious—tender and pleasantly tangy. Serve it chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, prepare the base. Take two cups of cookies and grind them into crumbs using a blender.
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Step 2
Then, in a bowl, mix the crumbs with butter and sugar. Mix well by hand.
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Step 3
Then, place the crumbly dough into a baking pan and form 3-centimeter edges. Next, bake the base in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 8 minutes. The base should turn golden in color.
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Step 4
Grate the zest of one lime on a fine grater.
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Step 5
Squeeze the juice from the limes. You should get 250 - 300 milliliters.
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Step 6
Next, in a bowl, mix together condensed milk, egg, lime zest, and lime juice using a whisk.
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Step 7
Then pour the filling onto the cooled base and bake in the oven at 160 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Step 8
Prepare the topping. To do this, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar in a deep bowl until fluffy.
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Step 9
Place the topping neatly onto the cooled filling.
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Step 10
Sprinkle the cheesecake with zest and decorate with lime slices, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight.
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Step 11
Once the cheesecake has completely set, remove the mold and the dessert is ready!