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Christmas Cheesecake

By: Verna Arthur

"With a cheery cherry topping and mint green garnish, this is the perfect dessert to top off a holiday dinner."

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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
5 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 (8 ounce) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Directions

Combine crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Chill 15 minutes. In a saucepan, combine gelatin and water; let stand for 1 minute. Add milk; cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved. Beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add gelatin mixture and lemon peel; mix well. Chill until partially set. Fold in 2 cups whipped topping. Pour over crust. Chill until firm, at least 3 hours. Spread pie filling over gelatin layer. Top with remaining whipped topping.