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Apricot Cheesecake

Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerator time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 321kcal
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.
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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

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 1967IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 1mg
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