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Berry Cheesecake Dessert

2-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
1 package (3 ounces) strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup cold water
1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced

In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the
bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in.

Printed from tasteofhome.com May 17, 2008

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Berry Cheesecake Dessert cont.

baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar
until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour
into the crust. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until the
center is almost set. Carefully spread sour cream over the top. Bake
10 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a small bowl,
dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Refrigerate
for 45 minutes or until thickened but not set. Carefully pour a
third of the gelatin over sour cream layer. Arrange strawberries over
gelatin; pour remaining gelatin over berries. Cover and refrigerate
for 4 hours or until set.

Yield: 12-15 servings.