Mango-pineapple-lime Cheesecake

Ingredients

1 3/8 c gingersnap cookies
1/4 c packed golden brown sugar
1 1/2 t crystallized ginger
2 t butter
8 oz cream cheese
1 1/2 c sugar
1 t lime peel
5/8 c sour cream
6 t lime juice
4 eggs
1 slice mango
3 slices kiwi fruit
1 slice pineapple
9 springform with
2 3/4 high sides
4 ingredients in processor
1 3/4 up sides of

Instructions

Transfer to rack; cool. Maintain oven temperature. Filling: Use electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sugar and lime peel in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in sour cream and lime juice. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended. Pour filling into crust. Bake until edges are firm but centre 2 inches of cheesecake still moves slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 20 minutes. Transfer to rack and cool 10 minutes. Run small sharp knife around pan sides to loosen cake. Cover; chill overnight. Place mango around top edge of cake. Place kiwi, then pineapple in centre. Garnish with pineapple leaves. Bon Appetit Magazine August 1993