apricot cheesecake
This delicately flavored cheesecake needs no baking and is a fresh tasting delight.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
No-Cook or Other
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned apricot halves
- 2 8 ounces cream cheese packages
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon gelatin powder
- 3/4 cup whipped topping
- BASE
- 10 - graham crackers, crushed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- TO DECORATE
- - apricots, cut into slices
- - slivered almonds
How To Make apricot cheesecake
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Step 1Grease a 9-inch round spring form pan with butter. To make the base, mix crushed graham crackers with sugar. Add melted butter and mix well. Press evenly in bottom of pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
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Step 2Drain the apricots and set aside the syrup. Puree the apricots in a food processor or blender. Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes. Add the apricot puree and lemon rind, and mix well.
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Step 3Place 2 tablespoons of the apricot syrup, lemon juice and gelatin powder in a small pan, and dissolve over low heat. Add to the apricot cream cheese mixture, blending well. Whip the cream until thick and fold into the apricot mixture. Spread the filling over the crust and let chill in the refrigerator until set. Decorate with apricot slices and almonds before serving.
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