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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Blueberries are plentiful here in the Northwest. I keep my freezer stocked so I can make this torte any time of year. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups finely chopped macadamia nuts |
3/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
6 tablespoons butter, melted |
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup lemon juice |
3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries |
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon cold water |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the nuts, flour and brown sugar; stir in butter. Set aside 1/3 cup for the filling. Press remaining nut mixture onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add lemon juice; beat just until blended. Stir in reserved nut mixture. Pour into crust.
3. Return pan to baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
4. In a large saucepan, cook blueberries over medium heat until heated through. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool; cover and refrigerate until serving. Remove sides of springform pan. Spoon blueberry topping over cheesecake. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.
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