Cheesecake ( dr. ruth's almost as good as sex )

8 slices

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5ouncesGraham cracker crumbs
3tablespoonsSugar
5tablespoonsButter; melted
16ouncesCream cheese; softened
½cupSugar
½teaspoonVanilla
pinchSalt
2largesEggs
3tablespoonsChambord liqueur
8ouncesSour cream
1tablespoonSugar
½teaspoonVanilla
1tablespoonChambord liqueur
1cupRaspberries; fresh

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

TOPPING

Preheat oven to 350~. To prepare crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press mixture firmly into bottom of 9" springform pan. To make filling, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt at medium speed with electric mixer. Add eggs, and mix until well blended. Using a fork, gently fold Chambord into batter. Pour mixture into crust. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until golden brown.

Loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool and remove rim of pan. To prepare topping, mix sour cream, sugar, vanilla, and Chambord and spread evenly over cheesecake. Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.

Top with fresh raspberries just before serving.

From: Bobbie Beers Date: 15 Mar 96