Deco's Raspberry Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

DECO'S RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes Fruits

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c Melted butter or margarine
1 Env unflavored gelatin
1/2 c Sugar
1 c Whipping cream, whipped
3 tb Sugar
10 oz Pkg frozen raspberries
8 oz Pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tb Grand Marnier

For crust, in a small bowl, combine crumbs, 3 tbs
sugar and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of a
9-inch springform pan. Bake in a 350-F oven for 10
minutes. Cool. For the filling, drain raspberries,
reserving juice. Set raspberries aside. In a small
saucepan, combine reserved juice, 1/4 cup cold water
and gelatin. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cook and stir
over low heat till gelatin dissolves. Remove from
heat. Cool for 10 minutes. In large mixer bowl, beat
cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar with electric mixer on
medium speed till blended. Add reserved raspberries,
Grand Marnier and raspberry-gelatin mixture. Beat on
low speed till well blended. Chill till partially set
(mixture will be the consistency of unbeaten egg
whites). By hand, gently fold whipped cream into
partially set raspberry mixture. Spoon into springform
pan. Chill for 6 to 24 hours. Run knife around edge of
pan to loosen. Remove side of pan. Top with fresh
raspberries and additional whipped cream, if desired.
From: Earl Shelsby Date: 25 Mar 94



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