Apricot Chiffon No- Bake Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Funny how all the wonderful good eats of the past are not remiss, but when you revisit this recipe - you want to scream WHO HID THIS WONDERFUL DESSERT? Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb cream cheese, at room temperature |
1 cup granulated sugar |
1 tbsp. fresh grated orange lemon peel |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
2 env. unflavored gelatin |
1/4 cup orange juice -- fresh squeezed |
apricot puree -- (recipe below) |
1 pint whipping cream -- lightly whipped |
Directions:
1. 1. In a large bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, citrus peels and vanilla with an ele ctric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. 2. Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice mixed w ith 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan.
3. 3. Stir over moderate heat until gelatin i s completely dissolved and liquid is almost boiling.
4. 4. Remove from heat.
5. 5. Whisk or stir Apricot Puree into cream cheese mixture.
6. 6. Whisk or stir in gelatin and then the lightly whipped cream.
7. 7. Scrape into Nut Crust.
8. 8. Tap on counter to brea k any large air bubbles.
9. 9. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, until firm.
10. 10. Before serving, wipe outs ide of pan with a sponge dipped in very hot water; run a thin metal spatula aro und cheesecake and remove sides of springform pan. Makes 16 servings.
11. 11. APRICOT PUREE: Simmer 8 ounces dried apricots with 1 1/2 cups water in a heavy stainless saucepan about 15 minutes, until very soft.
12. 12. Puree smooth in a blend er or food processor, adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons each Ap ry (tart apricot liqueur) and dark rum. Let cool while you make the crust.
13. * Allotted 15 minutes to bake pecan nut crust
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