Instead of topping your cheesecake with strawberries, why not do the opposite? This Strawberry Layer Cheesecake has strawberry preserves on the bottom, instead of the top. How interesting, right?
Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 3 hr 50 min
Makes: 8 servings
Nutritional Information
Ingredients
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
5 drops red food coloring
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
4 medium strawberries, sliced
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Remove 1 cup of the batter. Add preserves and food coloring; stir until well blended. Pour into crust; cover with the remaining plain batter.
BAKE 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool.
REFRIGERATE 3 hours or overnight. Top with the whipped topping and strawberries just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
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