Friday, May 13, 2016

Margarita Cheesecake Pie

(Courtesy of Kraft)
Margarita Cheesecake Pie Image 1

Ingredients:
34 Ritz crackers, crushed
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 large limes, divided
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine cracker crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and up side of a 9 inch pie plate.

Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from oven; cool 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, zest 1 lime; set aside.  Cut zested lime in half; squeeze juice from lime halves.  Beat cream cheese and milk with mixer until blender.  Add lime juice and lemon juice; mix well.

Spoon cream cheese mixture into crust; smooth top.  Cut remaining lime into 4 lengthwise quarters, then cut each quarter crosswise into thin slices.  Arrange around edge of pie; sprinkle with zest.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.

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