Chilled Raspberry Cheesecake Recipes

CHILLED RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, confectioners' sugar and cocoa; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Puree raspberries in a blender or food processor; strain and discard seeds. In a small microwave-safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Microwave on high for 40 seconds; stir. Let stand for 1 minute or until gelatin is completely dissolved. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in raspberry puree and gelatin mixture. Pour into crust. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

CHILLED RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Stir together crumbs, cocoa and powdered sugar in medium bowl, stir in melted butter. Press mixture onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up the side of a 9 inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes, cool completely.
• Puree and strain raspberries; set aside. Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small bow; let stand several minutes to soften. Add boiling water; stir until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture is clear. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl until smooth. Gradually add raspberry puree and gelatin, mixing thoroughly; pour into prepared crust.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Loosen cake from side of pan with knife; remove side of pan. Spread raspberry preserves over top. Garnish with Chocolate Whipped Cream. Cover; refrigerate leftovers.
• Chocolate Whipped Cream: Stir together 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa in medium bowl. Add 1/2 pint chilled whipping cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; beat until stiff.