Cheesecake ( very smooth )

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham Cracker Crumbs
3tablespoonsSugar
3tablespoonsMargarine, Melted
1Env Unflavored Gelatin
¼cupCold Water
8ouncesCream Cheese, Softened
½cupSugar
10ouncesFrozen Strawberries, Thawed
Milk
1cupWhipping Cream, Whipped

Directions

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Cool.

Soften gelatin in water; stir over low heat until dissolved. Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Drain strawberries, reserving liquid. Add enough milk to liquid ot measure 1 cup. Gradually add combined milk mixture and gelatin to cream cheese, mixing until well blended. Chill until slightly thickened. Fold in whipped cream and strawberries; pour over crust. Chill until firm.

VARIATION:

Substitute 1 Cup Vanilla Wafer crumbs, ½ cup chopped nuts, 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of margarine for graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine.