Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

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In Bethalto, Illinois, Rhonda Miller prepares a light, creamy filling with mild citrus flavor, then spoons it over a simple vanilla wafer crust. The yummy result makes an appealing ending to a summer meal.

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Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield: 12-16 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup orange juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and orange juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese. Add marshmallow mixture; beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Combine wafer crumbs and butter; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
Spoon cream cheese filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 280 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 162 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert in Quick Cooking July/August 1999, p57