Cool Lime Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter.
3. 3
   Press onto the bottom and 1 inch up the side of a greased 10-inch springform pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutes; cool.
5. 5
   In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. 6
   Add sour cream and flour; beat well.
7. 7
   Beat in eggs on low speed just until combined.
8. 8
   Stir in lime juice, vanilla and food coloring if desired just until mixed.
9. 9
   Pour into crust.
10. 10
    Place cheesecake/pan in a large rectangular baking pan filled with 2 inches of hot water; place in oven and bake for 50-55 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Remove cheesecake from oven and water-filled pan and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
12. 12
    Refrigerate overnight.
13. 13
    Remove sides of pan (May need to run a knife around the rim to loosen from sides of pan).
14. 14
    Garnish with whipped cream and lime slices.