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

Prep Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
Makes 12 servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup finely crushed graham crackers (about 14 crackers)
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1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
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3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup raspberry liqueur
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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2 eggs
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1 8-ounce container plain yogurt or raspberry yogurt
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1 8-ounce container raspberry yogurt
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Fresh raspberries and/or blackberries
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Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
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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