CRUST:

1 c. graham crackers crumbs
2 tsp. softened butter
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. grated lime rind

Combine first four ingredients in medium bowl mixing well. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of a large springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Let cool.

FILLING:

4 lg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. sugar
6 eggs
2 pts. sour cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tbsp. grated lime rind
1/4 c. key lime juice

Beat cream cheese at high speed until light and fluffy, gradually add sugar and beat well, add eggs one at a time.

Stir in lime rind, juice and vanilla; pour mixture into prepared pan and bake at 375 degrees, until set. Combine sour cream and 3 tablespoons sugar, stir well and spread evenly over cheesecake. Bake at 500 degrees, 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Chill at least 8 hours, garnish with strawberries and lime slices.