Dated:9/21/2005

COOL AND CREAMY CHEESECAKE

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Cakes and Puddings

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COOL AND CREAMY CHEESECAKE

Crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margerine, melted
Filling:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 cup whipping cream, whipped
Crust:
Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter; press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Filling:
Soften gelatin in water, stir over low heat until disolved.Beat cream cheese and sugar at medium speed with electric mixer until blended.Gradually add gelatin, milk, and juice.Refrigerate until slightly thickened.Fold in whipped cream.Pour over crust.
Refrigerate until firm.(If desired, top with fruit just before serving.)
Note: This is a basic refrigerator cheesecake. You can add fruit toppings, etc.