Luscious Lime Cheesecake (The Lady & Sons)

This is from the book, The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook by Paula Deen. This cake looks wonderful! I love cheesecakes in 9x13's, and the fact that it's made with a cake mix makes it look really quick and easy. I can't wait to try this.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 15-20

Ingredients

• 1 (18 3/4ounce) package  yellow cake mix
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup  vegetable oil
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2  teaspoons  grated lime zest
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip or 2  cups heavy cream, whipped with
• 1⁄2 cup sugar, until stiff
•  lime slice, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
2. Reserve 1/2 c dry cake mix.
3. In large bowl, combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg, and oil.
4. Mix well (mixture will be crumbly).
5. Press evenl in bottom and 1 and 1/2 inches up sides of greased 13x9 inch pan.
6. In same bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
7. Beat in condensed milk until smooth.
8. Add remaining eggs and reserved cake mix and beat 1 minute at medium speed.
9. Stir in lime zest, lime juice and vanilla.
10. Pour into prepared crust.
11. Bake for 50 - 55 minutes or until center is firm.
12. Cool to room temperature.
13. Chill thoroughly.
14. Spread Cool Whip over top.
15. Cut into squares to serve.
16. Garnish with lime slices.