Cheesecake ( gala apricot )

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupQuick Oats, Uncooked
cupBrown Sugar, Packed
3tablespoonsUnbleached All-purpose Flour
cupMargarine, Melted
1Env. Unflavored Gelatin
cupCold Water
16ouncesCream Cheese, Softened
½cupGranulated Sugar
2tablespoonsBrandy
½cupDried Apricots, Fine Chop
1cupWhipping Cream, Whipped
10ounces(1 Jr) Apricot Preserves
1tablespoonBrandy

Directions

Combine oats, brown sugar, flour and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F., 15 minutes. Cool Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine Cream Cheese and granulated sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Gradually add gelatin and brandy to cream cheese mixture mixing until well blended. Chill until slightly thickened; fold in apricots and whipped cream. Pour into crust; chill until firm. Heat combined preserves and brandy over low heat; cool. Spoon over cheese- cake. VARIATION:

Substitute Neufchatel cheese for Cream Cheese