Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake Recipe

Here's a mouthwatering dessert that's sure to impress family and friends. Not only does it taste wonderful with its chocolate cookie crust, rich creamy cheesecake and tangy raspberry center and topping...it also looks lovely!

—Peggy Frazier, Indianapolis, Indiana

Raspberry Ribbon Cheesecake Recipe
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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min. + cooling
MAKES: 12-16 servings


Ingredients
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    2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
    1/3 cup butter, melted
    3 tablespoons sugar
    RASPBERRY SAUCE:
    2-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
    2/3 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    2 teaspoons lemon juice

    FILLING/TOPPING:
    3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup sugar
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    2 egg whites
    1 cup heavy whipping cream
    2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice
    1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed


Directions
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1. Combine the first three ingredients; press into bottom and 1-1/2 in. up sides of a greased 9 in. springform pan. Chill 1 hour or until firm.
2. In a blender, cover and process raspberries until pureed. Press through a sieve; discard seeds. Add water if necessary to measure 1 cup.
3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in raspberry juice; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add egg whites; beat on low just until blended. Stir in cream.
5. Pour half into crust. Top with 3/4 cup raspberry sauce (cover and refrigerate remaining sauce). Carefully spoon remaining filling over sauce.
6. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until center is nearly set. Remove from oven; immediately run a knife around pan to loosen crust. Cool on wire rack 1 hour.
7. Refrigerate overnight. Add orange juice to chilled raspberry sauce; gently fold in raspberries. Spoon over cheesecake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts
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1 piece: 286 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.


Courtesy: Taste of Home