"Tangy apricot cream and rich homemade cheesecake make a colorful and delicious dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (6-ounce) package dried apricot halves
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1 1/2 cups water
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2 tablespoons apricot-flavored brandy or orange juice
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2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup LAND O LAKES[®] Butter, melted
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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2 eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons sugar
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1/3 cup apricot preserves
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1 apricot rose, if desired (see TIP)
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Sugar