Strawberry-Lime Cheesecake

In case you haven't noticed, Varsity Marketplace has a new offering. When I saw an abundance of bright green limes amongst the more traditional fruits, I knew I wanted to incorporate them into a recipe. I decided upon a cheesecake and opted to complement the sourness of the limes with sweet strawberry swirls. I also decided to add greek yogurt to the filling to create a lighter texture and taste. All of these ingredients, with the exception of eggs and butter, may be purchased in Varsity Marketplace. Eggs and butter may be purchased in either Varsity Morgan or Varsity Towers. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, this refreshing spring dessert will cost you $19.80 or $1.65 per slice.

Strawberry-Lime Cheesecake

Yield: 12 slices

Total Cost: $19.80

For the crust:

• 18 graham crackers, crushed
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons butter, melted

For the filling:

• 1 cup sugar
• zest of 3 limes
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz FAGE Total 0% greek yogurt
• 3 eggs
• juice of 3 limes

For the strawberry swirls:

• 8 oz strawberries
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crush graham crackers and mix with sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and set aside. 

 

Stir together the sugar and lime zest and set aside. Beat together the cream cheese and yogurt until smooth. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and beat to combine. Add in the lime juice and mix well. Add the sugar and zest mixture and beat until smooth. 

Puree the strawberries and sugar together until smooth. Pour half the lime mixture in to the prepared crust. Dollop half the strawberry mixture on top, and swirl with a knife. Repeat with the remaining lime and strawberry mixtures. 




Bake, positioning on middle rack with cookie sheet directly beneath on bottom rack, for 60 to 70 minutes, until the center is still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and allow cheesecake to cool in oven for 30 minutes, with door ajar. Remove from oven and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours, covered, before serving.

Reviews
"It's more like a firm pudding cake."
"It's refreshing."
"I like the consistency that the greek yogurt brings."
"Your cheesecake was a please cake."