Apricot Almond Cheesecake Recipe
- 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 c. slivered almonds, coarsely grnd
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/3 c. margarine, melted *FILLING**, (
- 4 ounce dry apricots
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 c. sugar
- 16 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounce dairy lowfat sour cream
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3 x Large eggs
- Dry apricots give a zesty flavor to this creamy cheesecake.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine all crust ingredients; mix well.
- Press mix in bottom and 2 inches up sides of 9-inch spring-form pan.
- Set aside.
- In medium saucepan, combine apricots and 1/2 c. water.
- Cook covered over low heat 15 min or possibly till apricots are tender.
- Stir in 1/2 c. sugar.
- Puree in blender container or possibly food processor bowl with metal blade.
- Blend till mix is smooth.
- Set aside to cold.
- In large bowl, beat together 1 c. sugar, cream cheese, lowfat sour cream and almond extract.
- Add in Large eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat till smooth and creamy.
- Blend 1 c. cream cheese mix with apricot puree.
- Pour remaining cream cheese mix into pan.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of apricotmixture randomly over cream cheese.
- Pull knife through batter in wide curves; turn pan and repeat for swirl effect.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 60 to 70 min or possibly till center is set.
- (To minimize cracking, place a shallow pan half full of warm water on lower oven rack during baking.)
- Cold to room temperature on cooling rack.
- Carefully remove sides of pan.
- Cover; chill at least 24 hrs before serving.
- Store in refrigerator.
- Amount
graham cracker crumbs, slivered almonds, brown sugar, margarine, apricots, water, sugar, sugar, cream cheese, sour cream, almond, eggs
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/apricot-almond-cheesecake-68540 (may not work)