No-Bake Cherry Cheesecake for Valentine's Day |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Sent to me via email, this has to be one of the easiest, yet one of the most romantic cakes I've seen in a long time. I wish I could post the picture that came with this, but since I didn't make it, or take it, one of the wonderful Zaar photogs is going to have to step up to the plate (literally!). The person who made the cheesecake said she used a silicone heart-shaped mold but the cake did not set as solidly as a baked cake, so she threw it in the freezer for about half an hour before unmolding. Cooking time is chill time. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs |
1/4 cup brown sugar |
1/3 cup melted butter |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese |
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk |
1 cup whipping cream |
3 tablespoons cherry pie filling (or cherry jam) |
Directions:
1. Blend the crumbs and sugar together in a bowl, then add the melted butter.
2. Stir until mixed then press into a heart-shaped silicone mold (or a 9 springform pan or pie plate).
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
4. With an electric mixer, the beat cream cheese until fluffy.
5. Add the sweetened condensed milk and continue beating until well blended.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff.
7. Fold the whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until well blended.
8. Add cherry filling to the filling mixture. This will give your cheesecake that nice, Valentine's Day pink tint.
9. Spread the mixture over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
10. Garnish with your choice of chocolate shavings, cherries, whipped cream, or berries.
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