Raspberry Cheesecake

This recipe is everything a cheesecake should be: creamy, creamier, and creamiest. Raspberry yogurt and berry liqueur make the winning difference.


Raspberry Cheesecake


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  cup  finely crushed graham crackers (about 14 crackers)On Sale
  • 1/4  cup  finely chopped almondsOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 4  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  margarine or butter, meltedOn Sale
  • 3  8-ounce packages  cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  raspberry liqueurOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  vanillaOn Sale
  • 2    eggsOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce  container plain yogurt or raspberry yogurtOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce container  raspberry yogurtOn Sale
  •     Fresh raspberries and/or blackberriesOn Sale
  •     Sifted powdered sugar (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
For crust, combine crushed crackers, almonds, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of the flour, and the margarine or butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl combine the remaining granulated sugar, remaining flour, the cream cheese, liqueur, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs and yogurt, beating on low speed just until combined. Do not overbeat. Pour into pan.
3.
Place springform pan in a shallow baking pan in oven. Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen cake from side of pan. Cool 30 minutes. Remove side of pan; cool for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours. To serve, arrange berries atop cake. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 395, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 266 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 36%, Calcium 16%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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