Apricot Cheesecake
Each slice is a heavenly blend of smooth, tangy cheesecake filling and the subtle tartness of apricots, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to a sweet escape, this Apricot Cheesecake is the perfect choice to satisfy your dessert cravings.
Equipment
- 1 Spring form pan
- 1 double boiler
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 lbs apricot halves, unpeeled 2 each 1 lb cans
- 2 tablespoons gelatin, unflavored
- ½ cup water
- 3 each eggs separated
- 8 oz cream cheese softened , 1 package
- 2 cup cottage cheese drained (sieved)
- 1 can condensed milk, sweetened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- combine crumbs, sugar and butter; mix well. Press to bottom and 1 inch around sides of 10 inch spring form pan. bake in 350° F oven 10 min. Cool. refrigerate. Drain 1 can apricots, reserve liquid. Drain (sieve) apricots. In double boiler top, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 5 min. Add beaten egg yolks. Cook over hot water; stir constantly until thickened. Stir into apricots. Cool (chill if necessary) until partially thickened. Combine cheeses; blend well. Stir in sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Blend in gelatin-apricot mixture. Turn into crust. Refrigerate 3 hours. Drain 2nd can apricots; reserve liquid. Slice apricots; arrange on cake. Blend 3/4 cup apricot liquid with cornstarch. Cook rest reserved liquid; reduce to 1/2 cup. Add cornstarch; stir until thick and clear. Cool. Spoon over cake. Refrigerate 30 min. Serve
Nutrition Disclaimer
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Nutrition
Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1967IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg
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