Apricot Cheesecake Recipe

Check this wonderful apricot cheesecake recipe.  It's so good it's like enjoying the snow without the cold.

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Apricot Cheesecake Recipe The Ingredients 20 Graham Crackers 1/4 pound (1 Stick) of melted Butter 1/4 Cup of Sugar 3 (8 ounce) bars of softened Cream Cheese 1 Cup of Sugar 1 Tablespoon of Cornstarch 1 cup of Diced Apricots 1 Teaspoon of Apricot Brand Liqueur 1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 3 Eggs 1/2 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream 1 1/2 Cup of Sliced 1/4 apricots

The Directions

For the Crust: Make your Graham cracker cookie crumbs by grinding in a food processor or simply place crackers in a plastic bag and crush using a rolling pin.  Combine Graham Crackers crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl.  Spread in the bottom of a 9" springform pan and up 1 1/2 inch on the side.  Put in refrigerator and allow to hardened. 

For the Filling: Preheat Oven at 350°F.  Using an electric mixer blend cream cheese on low speed in a mixing bowl.  Use spatula to scrape sides and paddle of mixer.  Add in sugar slowly, and continue to beat until creamy.  Add in Apricot Brand Liqueur, vanilla extract and cornstarch and continue to mix until blended.  Add in eggs one at a time and continue to mix at lowest speed until eggs are incorporated in the batter.  Add Whipping Cream and mix until blended.  Fold in diced apricots. 

Pour the mixture into your crust and use offset spatula to help scoop out the batter.  Bake for 1 hour or until center jiggles.  Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.  Place in the refrigerator and allow to set. 

For the Topping Drain your apricots.  After cheesecake has set, removing sides and garnish top of cheesecake with drained apricots.  Serve and enjoy your Apricot Cheesecake Recipe. 

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