Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake

Sweet and delicious, raspberries are a excellent source of vitamin C.  Once only a mid-summer crop, new cultivation techniques and better transportation allow us to enjoy it year-round.  So if you’re in the mood, why not try this Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake recipe.

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Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake The Ingredients 2 cup Chocolate wafer crumbs 1/3 cup Butter or margarine --Melted 3 tablespoon sugar 2 1/2 cup Fresh or frozen unsweetened Raspberries --Thawed 2/3 cup Sugar 2 tablespoon Cornstarch 2 teaspoon Lemon juice Filling/Topping: 3 8 oz pkgs softened cream cheese 1/2 cup Sugar 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 2 Egg whites 1 cup Whipping cream 2 tablespoon Orange juice 1 1/2 cup Fresh or frozen unsweetened Raspberries --Thawed

Directions

Combine the chocolate wafer crumbs, melted butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar and mix.  Press into bottom about 1 1/2 inches up the sides of a greased 9 inch springform pan.  A little oil on your fingers helps to keep the crust from sticking to your fingers. Chill 1 hour or until firm. 

Puree raspberries in a blender or food processor.  Press raspberries through a sieve and discard seeds.  Add water to raspberries juice if necessary to measure 1 cup.  In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch.  Stir in raspberry juice and bring to a boil.  Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat cream chese, sugar, flour and vanilla until fluffy.  Add egg whites beat on low just until blended.  Stir in Whipping cream.  Pour half into crust.  Top with 3/4 c raspberry sauce.  Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce.  Carefully spoon remaining filling over sauce. 

Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until center is nearly set.  Remove from oven and immediately run a knife around pan to loosen crust.  Cool on wire rack 1 hour. 

Refrigerate until set.  Add orange juice to chilled raspberry sauce and gently fold in raspberries.  Spoon over Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake.

To help your cheesecake come out just right, check out these cheesecake baking tips.