Strawberry and tequila cheese cake: Pastel de queso con fresas y equila
Ingredients
For the crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 stick plus 1 tablespoons butter, melted
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350º.
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