Raspberry Cheesecake

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 ounce yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup milk, very warm (120 to 130 f)
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups frozen unsweetened raspberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix batter ingredients together in a pre-sprayed 9-1/2 inch deep dish pie plate.
• 2 allow mixture to rest while preparing raspberry sauce and cheesecake.
• 3 combine raspberry sauce ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. boil for 1 to 2 minutes, until sauce is thickened.
• 4 whip all cheesecake ingredients in a large bowl with electric mixer until smooth.
• 5 top batter with cheesecake mixture, then raspberry sauce. swirl mixtures together using a knife. sprinkle almonds over top, if desired.
• 6 bake by placing in a cold oven; set temperature to 350°f bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until cheesecake is set.
• 7 recipe note: if desired, batter may be mixed in a separate bowl. proceed as directed above.