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Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake

Specks of cranberry sauce dot this cool and creamy cheesecake. The sugared cranberries on top are optional.—Gloria Colton, Russell, New York

12 ServingsPrep: 1 hour + chilling

Ingredients

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
SUGARED CRANBERRIES:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries, thawed
2/3 cup superfine sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, nuts and sugar. Stir in
butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan.
Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for
1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely
dissolved; cool slightly.

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Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake (continued)

Directions (continued)

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and marshmallow creme until
smooth. Beat in cranberry sauce. Add cooled gelatin; mix well.
In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream
cheese mixture. Pour over crust. Refrigerate for 8 hours or
overnight.
In a microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand
for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 20
seconds, until gelatin is completely dissolved. Whisk until slightly
frothy.
Lightly brush mixture over all sides of berries. Place on a wire rack
over waxed paper; sprinkle with superfine sugar. Let stand at room
temperature for up to 24 hours (do not refrigerate or the sugar will
dissolve).
Just before serving, carefully run a knife around edge of pan to
loosen. Spoon sugared cranberries over cheesecake. Refrigerate
leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 474 calories, 29 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 79 mg cholesterol, 229 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.