Margarita Cheese Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 1 1/4 c. crushed salted pretzels
- 1 T sugar
- 2 (8 ounce) packages. cream cheese, softened
- 3 individual serving packets margarita mix
- 1/3 tequila
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 c. lowfat sour cream
- 1 T fresh lime juice
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put together all ingredients for crust and press in 9 inch spring-form pan. Bake for 6-8 min. Cool on wire rack. Beat cream cheese till fluffy; add in sugar, margarita mix; beat till light and fluffy. Add in large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in tequila, lime peel, and vanilla. Pour in crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 min till center is set. Cool 30 min. Put together all ingredients for topping. Carefully spread over top of cake. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 10 min. Cool on wire rack. Chill overnight. May omit tequila, but reduce large eggs to 3.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 140g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 438 | |
| Calories from Fat 268 | 61% |
| Total Fat 30.46g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 17.2g | 69% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium 564mg | 24% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 35.24g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 16.25g | 11% |
| Protein 7.74g | 12% |
