Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. (James 1:17)

Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake

1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs

5 T. butter, melted

1 cup plus 1 T. sugar

3 (8oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened

1 t. vanilla

½ cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)

3 eggs

Whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Combine crumbs, butter and 1 T. sugar in a bowl. Stir well to coat all crumbs; keep it crumbly. Press the crumbs onto the bottom and half way up the sides of an 8″ Springform pan. Bake crust for 5 minutes and set aside. In large bowl combine cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer till smooth. Add the lime juice and eggs and continue to beat till smooth and creamy. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes; if top is turning light brown it’s done. Remove from oven and allow to cool till room temperature. Put into fridge. When chilled, remove the pan sides and cut. Serve with whipped cream.