Preparation:
Crust: 1 1/4 c vanilla wafer crumbs
Topping: 2 c assorted fresh fruits( like strawberries,sliced
kiwi-peeled/sliced,blueberries,raspberries or blackberries) 1/3 c red
currant jelly 1 t brandy, optional
Lighty grease sides of 8 or 9-inch springform pan. Combine crust ing.; mix
well. Press evenly over bottom of pan. Chill while preparing filling. In
bowl of electric mixer, combine cheese, sugar, half/half,flour and vanilla
and salt; blend until smooth. Add eggs one at a time; blend until smooth.
Pour batter over crust. Bake at 350' 1 hr or until center is just set. Turn
off oven; cool in oven with door open for 30 min. Remove to wire rack;
loosen from rim of pan. Cool completely; chill 4 hr. Topping may be
prepared up to 3 hr ahead. Arrange fruit in concentric circles attractively
over surface of cake. Heat jelly with brandy until melted. Brush over
fruit; chill 30 min to set glaze. Makes 8 serving |
