Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 16- oz cream cheese (2 8-oz packages; *at room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest (approximately 2 limes)
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice (approximately 2 limes)
  • 2-4 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons cointreau
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 eggs (at room temperature)

Instruction

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
  • Line a 9 X 9 inch pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
  • To make crust: melt butter in a medium bowl. Stir in graham cracker crumbs until combined. Press gently in the bottom of the foil-lined pan.
  • Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add lime juice & zest, tequila, cointreau and cream. Mix until completely combined *make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Pour cream cheese mixture over graham cracker crust, spread into corners. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the center sets up (it should have a very slight jiggle).
  • Allow to cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Cut into squares.