Lime Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar and melted butter and stir well.
2. 2
   Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Preheat oven to 300F.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy; gradually add 3/4 cup sugar, beating well.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. 6
   Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla.
7. 7
   Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes.
8. 8
   Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar; stir well and spread evenly over cheesecake.
9. 9
   Bake at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from oven to a wire rack, immediately run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake from the side of the pan (this helps prevent cracking).
11. 11
    Let cool to room temperature on a wire rack; chill at least 4 hours.
12. 12
    To serve, carefully remove sides of springform pan, if desired, garnish with strawberries and lime slices.