Apricot Chiffon No- Bake Cheesecake

305 minutes Prep: 280 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

242 calories per serving view nutrition facts

16 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	pounds	cream cheese	room temperature
1	cup	sugar	granulated
1	tablespoon	orange zest	and lemon peel, fresh grated
1	teaspoon	vanilla extract
2	envelopes	gelatin	unflavored
1/4	cup	orange juice	fresh squeezed
1	x	apricot puree
1	pint	heavy whipping cream	lightly whipped
1	x	pie shell (9 inch)
1	each	pecan nut crust

Directions

In a large bowl beat cream cheese, sugar, citrus peels and vanilla with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Sprinkle gelatin over orange juice mixed w ith 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan.

Stir over moderate heat until gelatin is completely dissolved and liquid is almost boiling.

Remove from heat.

Whisk or stir Apricot Puree into cream cheese mixture.

Whisk or stir in gelatin and then the lightly whipped cream.

Scrape into Nut Crust.

Tap on counter to break any large air bubbles.

Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, until firm.

Before serving, wipe outside of pan with a sponge dipped in very hot water; run a thin metal spatula aro und cheesecake and remove sides of springform pan.

Makes 16 servings.

APRICOT PUREE:

Simmer 8 ounces dried apricots with 1 1/2 cups water in a heavy stainless saucepan about 15 minutes, until very soft.

Puree smooth in a blend er or food processor, adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 2 tablespoons each tart apricot liqueur and dark rum.

Let cool while you make the crust.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 68g

Amount per Serving

Calories 242 65% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.0g	27%
Saturated Fat 10.0g	51%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 179mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g	6%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 13.0g
Protein 4.0g	9%

Vitamin A	12%		Vitamin C	3%
Calcium	4%		Iron	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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