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Tart Lime Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
3 limes, peel
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons lime juice

Mix crumbs, 2 tablespoons from the cup of sugar, and melted margarine.
Press over bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake in a 350 oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.  Beat
cheese, 1 cup sour cream, eggs, remainder of one cup sugar, peel,
1/4  cup juice, and flour until smooth.  Pour into crust.  Bake in
350 oven until center jiggles only slightly when pan is gently
shaken, 35 to 45 minutes.  Cool.  Mix remaining 1 cup sour cream,
tablespoon sugar, and 2 teaspoons lime juice and spread on top of
cheesecake.  Cover and chill until cold, at least 4 hours or up to
next day.  Garnish with lime slices if desired.

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