Instructions: Cream together 1 1/2 cups sugar and cream cheese with an electric mixer.

Add eggs, lime juice, lime peel and blend well. Mix together cookie crumbs, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and butter; press mixture into sides and bottom of a 9 1/2 inch springform pan. Pour in filling. Bake 1 hour in 350 degree oven or until puffed and lightly brown. Cool in refrigerator in pan, then top with whipped cream and lime slices.

Makes 1 cheesecake, 8 slices.

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