Brown Sugar Cheesecake with Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce

Crust
1/3 cup pecans
16 thin chocolate wafer cookies
4 (5 x 2 1/2−inch) graham crackers
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons Bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
Topping
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Accompaniment
Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce
Make crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a baking pan toast pecans in one layer in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool.
In a food processor finely grind pecans, wafers, and graham crackers. Add brown sugar, butter, and
salt and pulse until combined well. Transfer mixture to a 9 1/2−inch springform pan and press evenly
onto bottom and 1 1/2 inches up side.
Make filling: In a bowl with an electric mixer beat cream cheese until fluffy and add eggs, one at a
time, beating at low speed until just combined. Beat in Bourbon, vanilla extract and brown sugar until
just combined. Pour filling into crust and put springform pan in a baking pan. Bake cheesecake in
middle of oven 35 minutes. Leaving oven on, transfer cake in springform pan to a rack and let stand 5
minutes. (Center of cake will set as it cools.)
Make topping: In a bowl stir together sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Drop spoonsful of
topping around edge of cake and spread gently over center, smoothing evenly. Bake cake in baking pan
in middle of oven 10 minutes and cool completely in springform pan on rack.
Chill cake, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 4 days.
Run a thin knife around inside edge of pan and remove side of pan. Transfer cake to a serving plate
and let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

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Brandied Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Combine crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl and mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of
10−inch springform pan and 2 inches up sides. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Filling
19 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
4 medium eggs
1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin (no spices added)
2 1/2 teaspoons ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/3 cup brandy
Whipped cream
Preserved ginger
Beat together cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after
each addition until smooth and creamy. Add pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and brandy
and mix until well blended. Pour cheese mixture into crust and bake at 325 degrees F for 50 or 60
minutes, or until well risen. Turn off heat and let cheesecake cool in oven. When cold, decorate top
with whipped cream and sliced ginger.

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Brandied Peach Cheesecake

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 cups milk, divided
1/4 cup cognac or other brandy
1 box instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8−inch) graham cracker crust
10 ounces frozen peaches, thawed and drained
1/4 cup currant jelly
2 teaspoons cognac
Stir cream cheese until soft; blend in 1/2 cup of the milk. Add remaining milk, cognac and pudding
mix. Beat slowly just until well mixed. Pour into crust. Chill 1 hour.
Arrange peach slices attractively on cheese filling.
Heat jelly and additional cognac together. Pour over peach slices. Chill.
Serves 6.

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Boston Cream Cheesecake

Cake Bottom
1 (9 ounce) yellow cake mix (one layer size)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom of 9−inch spring−form pan.
Prepare cake mix as directed on package; pour batter evenly into spring−form pan. Bake for 20
minutes.
Filling
16 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing at low speed after each addition, just until blended. Blend in sour
cream; pour over cake layer. Bake for 35 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal
spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
Topping
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat. Add water and
remaining ingredients; mix well. Spread over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate 4 Hours or overnight.
Serves 12.

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Blueberries and Cream Cheesecake

2 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon cornstarch
24 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
5 eggs
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 cup fresh blueberries
Combine 2 1/2 cups blueberries and 1 tablespoon cornstarch in blender; blend until smooth. Cook
purée in saucepan over medium−high heat about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring
constantly. Set mixture aside to cool. Reserve 1/2 cup purée for glaze.
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, mixing well.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 tablespoons cornstarch and salt.
Pour batter into a greased 9−inch springform pan. Pour puree over cheesecake batter; gently swirl
with a knife. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes or until set. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack 20
minutes.
Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well. Spread over cheesecake. Bake
at 325 degrees F an additional 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Combine reserved 1/2 cup purée, 1/4 cup sugar and water in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat,
stirring constantly until thickened. Gently fold in 1 cup blueberries; let cool.
Remove sides of springform pan. Spoon blueberry glaze on cheesecake.
Yields 1 (9−inch) cheesecake.

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Blue Hawaiian Cheesecake

24 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/2 cup cream of coconut (not coconut milk)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons pineapple rum (like Curazan)
1/4 cup pineapple juice
3 tablespoons blue curacao (blue liqueur)
Crust
1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Assemble crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, cardamom, melted butter right in a 9−inch springform pan and
spread out. Pat down to form crust and refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
Filling: Mix cream cheese and sugar until well mixed, 3 minutes on a medium mixer setting. Add egg
and yolk one at a time and mix well after each addition. Remember to scrape bowl. Add cream of
coconut, rum, blue liqueur, pineapple juice, sour cream and salt; mix well. Pour into pan. Wrap the
pan in aluminum foil all around and around the edges. Put in a roasting pan with hot water 1/2 inch up
the sides of the pan. Put in the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour. After one hour, crack open the oven
door for an hour. Remove cake from oven.
Chill. Garnish with pineapple chunks mixed with orange concentrate juice.

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Blue Cheesecake

1 (4 ounce) package Treasure Cave® Blue Cheese, crumbled
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter or margarine
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
19 ounces cream cheese
4 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pint dairy sour cream
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries
Blend crumbs, butter, the 2 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon. Pat into bottom and sides of a 9−inch
springform pan. Bake 5 minutes in a 425 degree F oven. Remove; cool.
Beat blue and cream cheeses until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Gradually add the 1 cup sugar. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and whip until smooth. Pour into pan.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove and increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Whip sour
cream with remaining vanilla extract. Spread over cake. Return to oven for 15 minutes. Chill.
Spoon strawberries over individual servings.

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Ultimate Cheesecakes

serve.
Candied Blood Orange Slices
Makes 5 to 6 slices
1 blood orange, scrubbed
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Cut orange into 1/8−inch slices. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, water, and
syrup. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until clear and no crystals cling to sides of pan, about 3
minutes. Add orange slices in 1 layer; simmer until transparent, about 1 hour. Using a slotted spoon,
transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Blood Orange Glaze
Makes enough for one 7−inch cake
3/4 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
7 tablespoons freshly squeezed blood−orange
juice, strained (1 to 2 oranges)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons of the juice; let stand until soft, about 10 minutes.
In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 4 tablespoons juice to a boil.
Combine remaining tablespoon juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Stir until dissolved; whisk into
boiling orange juice. Remove from heat. Stir in softened gelatin. Cool to lukewarm, and pour over cake.

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Blood Orange Cheesecake

Serves 8 to 10
Ricotta cheese makes this lighter and less rich than a standard cheesecake.
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese
6 or 7 graham crackers, crushed into crumbs (3/4 cup)
3/4 cup granulatedsugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
Pinch of salt
Grated zest of 1/2 orange
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped
1 Candied Blood Orange Slice
Blood Orange Glaze
Place ricotta in a sieve lined with cheesecloth, place in refrigerator, and let the ricotta drain for several
hours or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fit a parchment circle into the bottom of a 7−inch springform pan.
Make crust: Combine graham−cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Stir in melted
butter with a fork until crumbs are moistened. Press into bottom of pan, and bake for 10 minutes.
Place lemon juice in a small bowl, and sprinkle gelatin over the surface. Set aside for 10 minutes to
soften.
In a small, heavy saucepan, beat egg yolks until smooth. Whisk in milk. Gradually whisk in remaining
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar. Add salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture coats
the back of a spoon, about 7 minutes. Do not allow to boil. Transfer to a bowl, and stir.
Stir in softened gelatin, orange zest, and vanilla, mixing until gelatin is completely dissolved. Set
custard aside.
Place drained ricotta in the bowl of a food processor, and process until smooth. Add cream cheese, and
process again until smooth. With machine running, add warm custard, and process just long enough to
combine. Transfer to a bowl, and fold in whipped cream. Pour mixture into the prepared pan, cover,
and chill overnight.
Place a candied orange slice in center of cake. Pour glaze over top, tipping cake pan to cover
completely. Chill for 1 hour, or until glaze is set.
To unmold, wrap a hot towel around sides of pan to help release cake, and run a thin knife around the
inside of the pan. Carefully remove outside of pan. Slide onto a serving plate, and chill until ready to

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Blender Cheesecake

1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup boiling water
1 small box lemon gelatin
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups cottage cheese
1 (10 ounce) container frozen whipped topping
Combine cracker crumbs and butter; mix well. Press into bottom of 11 x 7−inch pan. Set aside.
Pour boiling water into blender container. Add gelatin. Cover and process on the beat speed until
gelatin is dissolved. Add lemon juice and 1 cup of the cottage cheese. Process on the liquefy speed until
smooth. Add remaining cottage cheese and process until smooth. Pour into large mixer bowl. Add
frozen whipped topping and mix with electric mixer until smooth. Pour over graham cracker crust.
Chill until set. Yields 10 to 12 servings
Variations
Use any flavor gelatin desired.
Spread pie filling over cheesecake after it has set. Refrigerate 1 hour.
If desired, 1 cup fresh fruit can be folded into the mixture before pouring into crust.

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Blender Avocado Cheesecake

1 avocado, halved and peeled
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3 to 4 strips lemon peel
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
Graham Cracker Crust
Blend together avocado, cream cheese, sour cream and lemon peel in an electric blender until smooth.
Add pudding mix and blend just until it is mixed in. Pour into the crust and chill several hours before
serving.
Graham Cracker Crust
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 crackers)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Mix together crumbs, sugar and butter. Press mixture evenly in bottom of a 9−inch springform pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 to 10 minutes.

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Black Forest Chocolate Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle® Brand Creamy
Chocolate Sweetened Condensed Milk
3 eggs
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling, chilled
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Combine crumbs and butter; press firmly on bottom of 9−inch springform pan. In large mixer bowl,
beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs,
cornstarch and almond extract; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 55 minutes, or until center is
set. Cool; chill. Top with cherry pie filling before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Black Forest Cheesecake

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips, melted
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
Frozen whipped topping, thawed
Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of a 9−inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F
for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add
eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in chocolate and extract; pour over crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
Chill.
Top cheesecake with pie filling and whipped topping just before serving. Spoon pie filling to within 1
1/2 inches of edge of cheesecake. About every three inches around the edge, place a dollop of whipped
cream.

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Black Bottom Raspberry Cheesecake

1 box brownie mix
1/3 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed, drained
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam, divided
24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 10−inch springform pan.
Combine brownie mix, water, oil and 3 eggs in a large bowl. Stir in nuts, the pour into prepared pan.
Bake for 25−30 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine drained raspberries and 1/2 cup of jam in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla extract and 3 eggs, beating until
well mixed. Spoon raspberry mixture over brownie layer. Slowly pour cheesecake batter over the jam
layer. Bake for 55 minutes or until center is slightly set. Remove and cool. Refrigerate overnight.
Topping: Dust top of cake with confectioners' sugar, using a sieve. Heat jam slightly until runny, then
drizzle over the top of the cake in a zigzag pattern.

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Bananas Foster Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Filling
48 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
6 eggs
2 egg yolks
1 1/3 cups puréed bananas
6 tablespoons rum
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter until well mixed. Press evenly in
bottom of 15 x 10 x 1− inch baking pan.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon until smooth. Add eggs
and egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in all remaining ingredients. Pour
into crust−lined pan. Pan will be very full.
Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until center is firm to the touch. Cool completely before serving. Store in
refrigerator.
Yields 24 servings.

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Banana−Peanut Cheesecake

3 cups ground Oreo cookie crumbs, minus filling
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 1/4 pounds cream cheese, softened
5 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup very ripe banana purée
1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
Peanut Butter Sauce
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
In a medium−size bowl, combine cookie crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and melted butter until
thoroughly blended. Cover the bottom and approximately 1 inch of the sides of a greased 1−inch
springform pan. Set aside.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining 1 3/4 cups sugar and continue mixing, scraping bowl
often. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until well incorporated. Beat in vanilla extract. Fold in banana
purée and chopped peanuts. Pour into prepared crust and bake for approximately 1 hour and 15
minutes or until center is set. Cool on wire rack; refrigerate 24 hours before serving.
When ready to serve, place a small slice on each chilled serving plate and drizzle with Peanut Butter
Sauce.
Peanut Butter Sauce
1 cup smooth peanut butter
2 cups milk
1/2 cup ground unsalted peanuts
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over low heat for about 10
minutes or until slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature before using.
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Banana Split Cheesecake

Crust
3 cups vanilla wafers, crushed
1 1/2 cups roasted peanuts, crushed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 teaspoons butter, softened
Process crust ingredients and pat into bottom of and 3/4 up side of a 10−inch springform pan. Line
outside of pan with foil (shiny side facing out).
In large mixing bowl, beat together:
Filling
1 pound cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
4 (medium to large) bananas, mashed
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and lemon juice, mixing all three together well.
Beat in the eggs. Stir in sour cream and bananas.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour filling into prepared crust, bake about 1 hour until light brown on
top.
Cool completely at room temperature. Chill about 24 hours before serving.
Garnish
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce
Chopped peanuts
Cherries
Banana

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Banana Pudding Cheesecake

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 cups cold milk
1 small box instant banana pudding mix
1 (9−inch) graham cracker crust
Using a blender or mixer − Stir cream cheese until very soft, gradually blending in 1/2 cup of milk until
smooth and creamy.
Add remaining milk and the pudding mix. Beat slowly on low for one minute DO NOT OVER BEAT).
Pour into cool graham cracker crust.
Sprinkle extra graham cracker crust crumbs on top (if you have some). This makes it extra crunchy
and looks nice. Chill.

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Banana Nut Cheesecake

1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons water
Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto the bottom of a 9−inch springform pan. Bake at 350
degrees F for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and banana, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well
blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in walnuts, pour over crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Loosen cake from rim; cool before removing rim pf pan. Melt
chocolate pieces and margarine with water over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over
cheesecake. Chill.

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Banana Cream Cheesecake

Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup reduced−fat vanilla wafers, crushed
16 ounces light (not no−fat) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 cup low−fat sour cream
1/3 cup banana cream pudding mix (regular−not instant)
3 tablespoons 2% or skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups peeled, sliced banana
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup reduced fat whipped topping
8 reduced fat vanilla wafers
Spray the bottom of a spring−form pan with cooking spray; sprinkle crushed wafer crumbs over
bottom.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed of mixer until creamy, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add
eggs, and beat well. Add sour cream and next three ingredients. Beat at low speed until just blended.
Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Bake at 300 degrees F for 55 minutes. (Center will be soft but will firm when chilled.) Turn off oven;
partially open door. Leave cheesecake in oven for 20 minutes.
Remove cheesecake from oven, and carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan. Let cheesecake
cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill 8 hours.
Remove cake from pan. Toss banana slices with lemon juice, and arrange over cake. Pipe whipped
topping around the edge of cake; insert vanilla wafers into topping.

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Baklava Cheesecake

Crust
1 pound phyllo pastry sheets
1/2 cup melted butter
Filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup honey
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 eggs
Topping
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (1 1/2−inch) cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon cognac
Filling: Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
Beat cream cheese in large bowl of mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in honey, lemon juice
and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs one at a time until just incorporated. Set aside.
Crust: Brush 10−inch springform with butter. Arrange 1 phyllo pastry sheet with long edge partially to
edge of surface (cover remaining sheets with damp towel.) Brush left half of sheet with butter and fold
right half over. Brush top with butter. Place in prepared pan, buttered side up, leaving 5 inches
over−hanging at one end. Cover with another dampened towel. Butter and fold second phyllo sheet and
arrange in pan, overlapping first sheet by 3 inches. Repeat with 4 more sheets, covering entire pan.
Wrap remaining pastry airtight and refrigerate. Stir through filling and pour into crust. Cover filling
with overhanging phyllo, squaring at edge of pan. Bake until pastry is light brown and cake is firm to
touch, about 50 minutes.
Remove pan sides. Using a wooden pick, poke 12 holes in top of cake to allow steam to escape. Cool
completely on rack. Refrigerate 2 days to mellow flavors, covering after first day.
Topping: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with 2 pieces of parchment. Coarse grind
all nuts with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in processor. Stack 10 reserved pastry
sheets on work surface. Set rim of springform atop pastry. Cut around inside of rim through entire
stack using a sharp knife, making 10 rounds. Cover rounds with damp cloth. Set pan rim on prepared
baking sheet. Brush parchment and inside of pan rim, with butter. Place 1 pastry round in pan rim
brush with butter. Repeat with 4 more rounds. Spread nut mixture evenly over pastry. Top with
remaining 5 pastry rounds, brushing each with butter. Using ruler as guide, cut pastry into 16 wedges
with sharp knife. Sprinkle lightly with water. Bake until crisp and golden, about 30 minutes.

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Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 1/4 pounds (36 ounces) cream cheese, softened
5 large eggs (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup Bailey’s Irish Cream
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar
1 to 2 ounces semisweet chocolate
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Coat bottom and sides of a 10−inch springform pan with softened
butter.
Using a fork, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of the sugar and melted butter in a medium
bowl until well blended. Then evenly press crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of
buttered pan.
Beat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups sugar and beat until
smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Add eggs, one at a time, making sure to scrape sides
after each addition. Beat until well incorporated and very smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and Bailey's
Irish Cream until well mixed. Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for approximately 1
hour and 15 minutes or until center is the consistency of set gelatin.
Remove cake from oven and let cool on a wire rack away from drafts. When cool, remove springform
and refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, whip heavy cream with confectioners' sugar
and garnish top of cake with whipped cream rosettes. Shave chocolate over top.

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Avocado Cheesecake

1 avocado, halved and peeled
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
3 to 4 strips lemon peel
1 package instant vanilla pudding
Graham Cracker Crust
Blend together avocado, cream cheese, sour cream and lemon peel in an electric blender until smooth.
Add pudding mix and blend just until it's mixed in. Pour into the crust and chill for several hours
before serving.

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Autumn Cheesecake

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups thin peeled apple slices
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans
Combine crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon and margarine; press onto bottom of a 9−inch
springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar, mixing at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract; pour over crust.
Toss apples with combined 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer.
Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan;
cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Variation
Add 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans with crumbs for crust. Continue as directed.

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Apricot Cheesecake

Crust
2 1/2 cups quick oats, uncooked
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons unbleached all−purpose flour
1/3 cup margarine, melted
Combine oats, brown sugar, flour and margarine, press onto bottom of 9−inch springform pan. Bake
at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool.
Filling
1 envelope unflavored gelatine
1/3 cup cold water
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
1/2 cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Soften gelatine in water. Stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and granulated
sugar, beating at medium speed in electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin and brandy
to cream cheese mixture, mixing just until well blended. Chill until slightly thickened; fold in apricots
and whipped cream. Pour into crust; chill until firm.
Topping
1 (10 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 tablespoon brandy
Heat combined preserves and brandy over low heat. Cool for a few minutes. Spoon over cheesecake.

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Applesauce Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
(about 20 squares)
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well. Press onto bottom of ungreased 10−inch
springform pan.
Filling
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
1 cup applesauce
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add flour;
blend well. At low speed, add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended. Add remaining
ingredients. Beat until well blended. Pour into crust−lined pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60
minutes or until center is set. Cool.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Just before serving, carefully remove sides of pan. Store in
refrigerator.
Yields 16 servings.

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Apple Pie Cheesecake in a Ginger Crust

Crust
10 ounces dry gingersnap cookies
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
3 tablespoons butter
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
3 Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1/2 cup raisins
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 eggs
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
For the crust: Pulse cookies, sugar and melted butter in a food processor to a uniform, mealy
consistency. Press into a lightly greased 9−inch springform pan. Chill while making the filling.
Filling: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the butter, apples and raisins. Stir frequently
for 10 minutes.
In a food processor, purée the cream cheese, eggs, milk, sugar and spices. Transfer the mixture to a
bowl and add the cooked apples. Stir to combine.
Pour the filling into the crust and bake until the center of the cheesecake registers 150 degrees on an
instant−read thermometer, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool on a rack for 1 hour before releasing the pan's spring and removing the collar. Cool another
hour, then transfer to a serving plate.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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Apple Normandy Cheesecake

Crust
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) melted butter
Preheat oven to 325°F. In medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter; mix well to
moisten. Press crumbs in bottom and 3/4 way up sides of 10−inch spring−form pan. Set aside.
Filling
32 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs
1/4 cup all−purpose flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 tablespoons applejack brandy or 1/4 cup apple juice
14 to 16 (1/4−inch) peeled apple slices
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract; mix at medium speed until well
blended. Add eggs one at a time until of batter consistency. Add flour, cinnamon and brandy or apple
juice; gently mix until combined. Pour into crust−lined pan.
Bake for 1 hour. Fan apple slices on top of cheesecake; bake an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until
center is set. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
Yields 14 to 16 servings.

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Anne's Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake

6 ounces zwieback crackers, crushed
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
5 eggs
16 ounces pumpkin
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup heavy cream
Topping
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
Blend zwieback crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and the 6 tablespoons melted butter. Press firmly over bottom
and up sides of a lightly buttered 9−inch spring−form pan. Chill. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Add the 3/4 cup sugar and the 3/4 cup brown sugar, beating until well mixed. Beat in the eggs one at a
time, until mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin pie spice and the heavy cream at low speed.
Mix in the pumpkin. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in a slow oven (325 degrees F) for one hour and 35
minutes.
While pie is baking, mix the topping ingredients (the last 3 ingredients), first the butter and brown
sugar until crumbly, then blending in the nuts. After the one hour and 35 minutes, remove the pie from
the oven. Spread the topping over it, and return it to the oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours, or overnight. This
cheesecake is rather large, and incredibly rich. Everyone always wants more than they can fit in their
stomach! And the recipe!
Serving suggestion: Some like this garnished with whipped cream and more walnuts, or with whipped
cream and pecans.

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Amaretto−Irish Cream Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon amaretto
Filling
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup blanched whole almonds, toasted and ground
1/4 cup Irish Cream liqueur
1/4 cup amaretto
Topping
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Combine first 4 ingredients; firmly press mixture evenly on bottom of a lightly greased 10−inch
springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Beat softened cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1 cup
sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in whipping cream and
next 3 ingredients. Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes; turn oven off, and leave in
oven for 30 minutes.
Combine sour cream, the 1 tablespoon sugar and vanilla extract; stir, and spoon over cake. Sprinkle
the 1/4 cup almonds around edge. Bake at 500 degrees F for 5 minutes. Cool; chill.

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Amaretto Peach Cheesecake

Crust
3 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
3/4 cup flour
Filling
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 eggs
1 (16 ounce) can peach halves, drained and puréed
1/4 cup almond flavored liqueur
Combine margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in egg. Add flour; mix well. Spread dough
onto bottom of a 9−inch springform pan. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add peaches and liqueur; mix well. Pour over
crust. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F. Continue
baking for 65 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Garnish with peach slices and sliced almonds, toasted, if desired.

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Amaretto Macaroon Cheesecake

1 (7 ounce) package Baker’s Angel Flake Coconut, lightly toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, lightly toasted
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, divided
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/4 cup almond−flavored liqueur
Mix coconut, almonds, 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk, flour and butter; press onto bottom of
greased 9−inch spring−form pan.
Mix cream cheese, sugar and remaining 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk with electric mixer on
medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just
until blended. Blend in liqueur; pour over crust.
Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula
around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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Amaretto Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce

Crust
1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped almonds
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons Amaretto
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Sauce
3 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
2 teaspoons Amaretto
Granulated sugar, to taste
In 9−inch microwavable quiche dish, shallow round baking dish or deep pie plate, melt butter at HIGH
(100% power) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in almonds and sugar until evenly coated with butter. Press
into bottom and sides of dish. Microwave at HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until firm. If necessary rotate dish
during cooking.
Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until light. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add sour cream, Amaretto
or almond liqueur, vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat until smooth. Pour into baked crust.
Microwave uncovered at MEDIUM (50% power) for 14 to 18 minutes or until cheesecake is almost set
in center. Rotate dish partway through cooking if necessary. Cool on countertop to room temperature,
then cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Sauce: Reserve some whole raspberries for garnish. Puree remaining raspberries. Push through sieve
to remove seeds. Stir 2 tablespoons Amaretto or almond liqueur into puree. Add sugar to taste.
To serve, spoon some sauce onto dessert plates. Place slice of cheesecake on sauce. Garnish with
reserved berries.
NOTE: If you prefer use 1 cup graham cracker crumbs with 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds for the
crust. Use a food processor and pulse to chop nuts to an even consistency rather than a fine powder.
Also you could substitute strawberries for the raspberries. To omit liqueur, increase almond extract in
the filling to 1 teaspoon and use just a drop in the raspberry puree.

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Amaretto Cheesecake

1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
24 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
4 medium eggs
1/3 cup Amaretto liqueur
Grated chocolate
Melt butter. Add to graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon. Mix well. Pat into bottom and 1/2 inch on
sides of a 9−inch springform pan.
With electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs
one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in Amaretto. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 375
degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes until set.
Spoon cooled Glaze over cake. Refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours for flavor to penetrate fully. Cover with
grated chocolate if desired.
Glaze
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon amaretto
8 ounces sour cream
Add sugar to sour cream. Mix well; add Amaretto.

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Aloha Cheesecake

1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 cup margarine, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of a 9−inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F
for 10 minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sugar and milk, mixing at medium speed of electric miser until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in nuts; pour over crust. Bake at 350
degrees F for 45 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Before serving, top with fruit.

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Aloha Banana Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 cups quick−cooking oats
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Stir together the oats, pecans, brown sugar and butter until well combined. Press firmly into the
bottom and up the sides of a 9−inch springform pan. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool.
Filling
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 eggs
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat together the cream cheese, bananas, 3/4 cup sugar and lemon juice until well blended. Add the
eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour into the crust. Bake for 40 minutes. While the
cake is baking, prepare Sour Cream Topping.
Sour Cream Topping
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Banana slices (for garnish )
Mix together the sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract until well blended. Remove the cheesecake from
the oven and top with the sour cream mixture. Return to the oven and bake for 10 minutes more. Cool
slightly. Loosen the cake from the sides of the pan and remove the springform. Cool the cake to room
temperature. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. Garnish with banana slices before serving.

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Almond Roca Cheesecake

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped or ground Almond Roca Buttercrunch Candy
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Combine crumbs, Almond Roca, sugar and butter; press firmly on bottom of a 9−inch springform pan
or 13−inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, beat cheese until fluffy; gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth; add eggs and
extract; mix well. Pour into prepared pan; bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is set.
Cool; top with Almond Roca Topping; chill; refrigerate leftovers.
Almond Roca Topping*
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped or ground Almond Roca Buttercrunch
In a small saucepan combine brown sugar and whipping cream; heat and stir over low heat until sugar
dissolves; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat and stir in Almond Roca; spoon
evenly over cake.
* If using a 13 x 9−inch pan, double all topping ingredients; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until thickened.

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Almond Joy Cheesecake

Crust
1 1/2 cups chocolate wafers
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Wrap outside of 9−inch springform pan with foil.
Finely grind cookie crumbs, coconut, almonds and sugar in a food processor. Add butter; process until
moist crumbs form. Press mixture into bottom and up 1−inch side of pan. Bake crust until set and
begins to brown, about 12 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
Filling
32 ounces cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 tablespoon coconut extract
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time,
beating just until blended after each addition. Mix in coconut and coconut extract. Fold in almonds.
Transfer filling to crust. Bake until cake is puffed and no longer moves when pan is shaken, about 1
hour and 15 minutes. Cool completely on rack.
Glaze
1 cup semi−sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Combine chocolate chips, cream and vanilla extract in small saucepan. Stir over medium−low heat
until smooth. Cool until glaze begins to thicken but can still be poured, about 30 minutes. Pour glaze
over cooled cake; spread evenly. Chill cake overnight.

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Almond and Raspberry Cheesecake

Crust
1 cup vanilla wafers
3/4 cup ground almonds
1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 egg yolk
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries
1/3 cup sliced almonds
Fresh raspberries for garnish
Crust: In a food processor process wafers until fine crumbs. Mix wafer crumbs, almonds and butter
together. Press mixture in bottom of greased 9−inch springform pan. Chill for 1 hour.
Filling: Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sugar together. Add next 5 ingredients. Mix well. Pour
mixture over crust. Sprinkle top of filling evenly with raspberries and almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F
for about 1 hour until center is almost set. Turn oven off. Run knife around edge of pan. Cool in oven
with door ajar for 2 hours. Chill for 6 hours or overnight.
Garnish with fresh raspberries!

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